peel
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- pronunciation:
- pil
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
peels, peeling, peeled |
| definition 1: |
to pull, tear, or cut the outer covering from.
He always peels his apple before eating it.- similar words:
- pare
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| definition 2: |
to strip off or remove.
She peeled the bandage off her arm. |
| definition 3: |
to come off in patches or strips.
Weathered paint often peels. |
| definition 4: |
to lose skin or some outer layer.
Sunburned skin will peel after a few days. |
| related words: |
bare, scale, scrape, skin, strip |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the outer layer or skin of some fruits and vegetables.
You must remove the peel before you can eat your banana.
- similar words:
- skin
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| derivations: |
peelable (adj.), peeler (n.) |
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peal (a loud ringing)?
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peal sound alike but have different meanings.