Dictionary Entry
peel
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Meaning
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To remove the outer skin or rind from something, like a fruit or vegetable, or for a surface to come off in layers.
Example Sentence
Carefully peel the orange before you eat its juicy segments.
Usage Note
Used when preparing fruits and vegetables for eating or cooking, or to describe surfaces that are deteriorating and losing their outer layer.