peel

[piːl]

peel Definition

  • 1to remove the outer layer of something
  • 2the skin or rind of a fruit or vegetable

Using peel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "peel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She peeled the potatoes before boiling them.

  • Example

    He peeled off his wet clothes and put on dry ones.

  • Example

    The paint is starting to peel off the walls.

  • Example

    She ate an orange and threw the peel in the trash.

peel Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for peel

Antonyms for peel

Idioms Using peel

  • a difficult problem to solve or person to understand

    Example

    The case was a tough nut to crack for the detectives.

  • to be watchful or alert

    Example

    Keep your eyes peeled for any suspicious activity.

  • something unpleasant that must be accepted

    Example

    Losing the championship was a bitter pill to swallow.

Phrases with peel

  • the skin of a banana

    Example

    Be careful not to slip on the banana peel.

  • the skin of an orange

    Example

    She used a zester to remove the orange peel.

  • the skin of a potato

    Example

    She composts the potato peels.

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Summary: peel in Brief

The term 'peel' [piːl] refers to removing the outer layer of something, often the skin or rind of a fruit or vegetable. It can be used as a verb, as in 'She peeled the potatoes before boiling them,' or as a noun, as in 'She ate an orange and threw the peel in the trash.' Phrases like 'banana peel' and idioms like 'keep your eyes peeled' extend the meaning of 'peel.'

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