nounπShare(usually uncountable) The skin or outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, etc."The orange had a thin peel, so I easily removed it before eating the fruit. "fruitvegetablefoodplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action of peeling away from a formation."The peel of paint on the old bookshelf was a mess. "actiongroupmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cosmetic preparation designed to remove dead skin or to exfoliate."My skin felt rough, so I used a gentle peel to remove dead skin cells before my school photos. "appearancesubstancemedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove the skin or outer covering of."Before eating the apples, I peeled them to remove the skin. "foodvegetablefruitactionutensilprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove something from the outer or top layer of."I peeled (the skin from) a banana and ate it hungrily."actionprocessfoodvegetablefruitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become detached, come away, especially in flakes or strips; to shed skin in such a way."I had been out in the sun too long, and my nose was starting to peel."physiologybodyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove one's clothing."The children peeled by the side of the lake and jumped in."appearancebodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move, separate (off or away)."The scrum-half peeled off and made for the touchlines."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stake."The farmer used a sharp stick as a peel to mark the boundary of his field. "utensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fence made of stakes; a stockade."The school's sports field was surrounded by a sturdy peel to keep out the neighborhood dogs. "architecturemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small tower, fort, or castle; a keep."The old peel held the village's important documents during the war. "architecturebuildingmilitaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shovel or similar instrument, now especially a pole with a flat disc at the end used for removing pizza or loaves of bread from a baker's oven."The baker used the peel to carefully remove the hot pizza from the oven. "utensilfoodmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA T-shaped implement used by printers and bookbinders for hanging wet sheets of paper on lines or poles to dry."The printer used the peel to hang the wet posters on the clothesline to dry. "utensilmachinewritingstationerytechnologyindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe blade of an oar."The rower used the peel of his oar to propel the boat forward. "nauticalutensilsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn equal or match; a draw."The debate about who would get the last slice of pizza ended in a peel β both siblings got an equal portion. "sportgameachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA takeout which removes a stone from play as well as the delivered stone."The peel was a crucial part of the strategy in the curling game; it took out the opponent's stone and delivered a new one. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play a peel shot."The tennis player peeled the ball, hitting it with a sharp, angled shot. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo send through a hoop (of a ball other than one's own)."The soccer player skillfully peeled the ball through the opponent's hoop. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo plunder; to pillage, rob."The gang peeled the local convenience store, taking all the money and snacks. "actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small salmon; a grilse; a sewin."The fisherman caught a small peel, a young salmon. "fishanimalfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading