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Sep 20, 2006 · By and large, peel is the word we use for fruit (orange peel, lemon peel, mixed candied peel...), rind for savoury items (bacon rind, cheese rind...) and skin for other contexts (the skin on boiled milk, for instance). But there are exceptions, as Chez says. If in doubt, I'd use peel.
Aug 2, 2013 · 1. The writer is using "peel" (noun) to mean "outer layer." From this he creates the verb "to peel" 2. The outer layer of a joint is the cigarette paper 3. "To peel" can be understood as "to open by removing the outer layer." 4. "Up" when used as part of a phrasal verb can be understood as "to close." ("He rolled up the paper into a tube.") 5.
Oct 14, 2015 · What is the meaning of 'no peel, no cube' in the following context : Jack Reacher ordered espresso, double, no peel, no cube, foam cup, no china, and before it arrived at his table he saw a man’s life change forever. Source: the hard at by lee child
Dec 2, 2007 · A discussion on whether unpeel is a valid word or a misspelling of peel. See arguments, examples and opinions from native speakers and learners of English.
Jun 13, 2007 · Although I've heard both, "peel an apple" is more commonly said and heard, in my experience, in AE. A google check turns up the fact that "peel an/the apple" is more common than "pare an/the apple", both in UK-only sites and worldwide.
Apr 6, 2011 · Peel (as a verb) means to remove the outer covering from something such as a fruit or vegetable. You remove the covering (the peel, as a noun) from an orange or a banana by separating it with your fingers at one point and slowly moving the peel (cover) away from the fruit itself until it is completely removed. That is the sort of action that ...
Aug 28, 2007 · Here are some suggestions that are wordier but give a clearer picture of what is being done: Peel off a thin layer, cut off a thick peeling, pare a thick layer of skin. I like 'paring' for pineapples because their skin is too thick to peel. For slicing, I think 'slice the salami thick (or thin)' is the most common expression.
Sep 23, 2020 · You risk my life like that again ... and I'll peel your face back off your head. Blood Diamond movie peel1 /piːl/ verb [4] [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to remove the outer layer from something peel something away/off/back - Peel away the waxed paper from the bottom of the...
Mar 18, 2008 · Hello, mates! I'm trying to think about which is the right term to refer to what covers a peanut: ¿Husk, Shell, Peel?
Jan 10, 2017 · Either banana skin or banana peel are acceptable (in British English at least). (I notice that Wikipedia says that 'banana skin' is British, but I hear both said) Last edited: Jan 10, 2017
