Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

peel off

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.80 in modern English

Syllables
peel off
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To separate off from the main body, to move off to one side; as in troop movements on a parade ground or an organized retreat, or columns in a procession.

Intransitive verb

verb

To remove (an outer layer or covering, such as clothing).

Transitive verb

verb

To drive away, especially at a fast speed; to peel rubber.

Intransitive verb

Usage

Inflected Forms

peels off (present, singular) peeling off (participle, present) peeled off (participle, past) peeled off (past)

Synonyms

desquamate peel flake off flake

Questions

What does peel off mean?
To separate off from the main body, to move off to one side; as in troop movements on a parade ground or an organized retreat, or columns in a procession.

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