peel

Definition

  • verb: to remove the skin from (a fruit, vegetable, etc.)
  • verb: to strip off an outer layer of
  • often + 'from'
  • synonyms: keep, plunder, pillage

Examples

  • ('informal') Guests 'peeled off' [='took off'] their wet coats by the door.

  • We 'kept our eyes peeled' for a sign that would tell us where to turn.

  • One of the jets 'peeled off' from the formation and headed back.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) A dry martini. Wait. Three measures Gordon's, one of vodka... ...half of Kina Lillet, shake it over ice... -... then add a thin slice of lemon peel. -Yes, sir. -You know, I'll have one of those. -So will I. Certainly. My friend, bring me one as well. (..)
    2006 Casino Royale