peel — to remove the outer skin or layer from something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to remove the outer skin or layer from something
Pronunciation (IPA): /piːl/
Korean meaning: (과일, 채소의) 껍질을 벗기다
Korean pronunciation: 필 (강세: 필)
Example Sentences
- I slipped on a banana peel like in cartoons!
- My sunburn is so bad that my skin is peeling like a snake.
- She can peel an apple in one continuous strip.
peel
VERB//piːl//
to remove the outer skin or layer from something
Peeling fruit with a knife
Pee at L-shaped door while peeling - layers off!
Peel with care, feel what's real!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'pelen', derived from Old French 'peler' meaning to remove hair or skin. The Old French term comes from Latin 'pilare' (to deprive of hair), related to 'pilus' meaning hair.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I slipped on a banana peel like in cartoons!”
“My sunburn is so bad that my skin is peeling like a snake.”
“She can peel an apple in one continuous strip.”
“The old paint peeled off when we touched the wall.”
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