peel

Definition

To remove the outer skin or layer from fruits, vegetables, or something else. Also, the skin itself of a fruit or vegetable is called a peel.

Usage & Nuances

As a verb, mostly used with fruits or vegetables. 'Peel an orange,' not 'skin an orange.' As a noun, 'peel' is uncountable when meaning the skin (banana peel), but countable with multiples (orange peels). Avoid confusing with 'peal' (a different word).

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