Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: peel
IPA transcription: [p'il]
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: skin, peel, pare
    Meaning: strip the skin off; "pare apples"
Usage examples
  • Sprinkle with sugar and grated lemon peel.
  • Peel and core apples; sprinkle well with sugar.
  • Boil mealy potatoes very soft, peel and mash them.
  • Sprinkle with salt, cayenne pepper and grated lemon peel.
  • Boil the potatoes very soft, then peel and mash them fine.
  • Peel small tender turnips; heat 1 tablespoonful of butter in a saucepan.
  • Peel and boil potatoes in salted water until tender; drain and mash with a lump of butter.
  • Peel and slice large apples; sprinkle with sugar and lemon-juice and make a rich egg batter.
  • This pudding may be very much enriched by adding cream, candied peel, or more eggs than stated above.
  • Peel and core 4 sour apples and cut into rings; then sprinkle with curry-powder and let fry until tender.