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peels

/piːlz/

peels is the plural of peel.

peels is the third-person singular simple present indicative of peel.

Meaning of peel

Noun (1)

peel (countable and uncountable, plural peels)

  1. (uncountable, usually) The skin or outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, etc.
    Synonyms:
    rind, zest
  2. (countable) The action of peeling away from a formation.
  3. (countable) A cosmetic preparation designed to remove dead skin or to exfoliate.

Noun (2)

peel (plural peels)

  1. (obsolete) A stake.
  2. (obsolete) A fence made of stakes; a stockade.
  3. (archaic) A small tower, fort, or castle; a keep.

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Phrases with peels

Words that rhyme with peels

Questions about peels

What is peels the plural of?
Peels is the plural of peel.
How do you pronounce peels?
Peels is pronounced /piːlz/.

Words near peels in the dictionary

  1. Peelites
  2. peelless
  3. peeloo
  4. peelout
  5. peelouts
  6. peels
  7. peels away
  8. peels back the onion
  9. peels off
  10. peels out
  11. peels rubber

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