verbπShareTo remove the skin or outer covering of."She is peeling an orange for her snack. "foodvegetablefruitactionprocessChat 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."actionprocessChat 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."bodyphysiologyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove one's clothing."The children peeled by the side of the lake and jumped in."wearactionbodyChat 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
verbπShareTo play a peel shot."The curler was peeling rocks all game, expertly removing the guards in front of the house. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo send through a hoop (of a ball other than one's own)."During the intense croquet match, John strategically used his mallet to peel Mary's ball through the final hoop, winning the game. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo plunder; to pillage, rob."The thieves peeled the jewelry store, taking everything they could carry. "actionmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of removing the outer surface in strips."The orange's peeling left a sticky residue on my hands. "actionprocessmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareStrips of an outer rind or surface that has been removed."She flavored the broth with vegetable peelings."appearancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading