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peel

/piːl/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does peel mean?

noun, verb

The outer layer of a fruit or vegetable, or to remove this layer. A thin layer of a material, such as paint or varnish.

Example

"The farmer carefully peeled the orange before eating it."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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