peal vs peel
Definitions
verb
- ring recurrently
- sound loudly and sonorously
noun
- a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
Examples
If head-to-toe leopard seems a bit too Big Cat Diary to appeal, then a waterproof rucksack or bumbag in the same print are an easy way to add a distinctive touch to a more classic outfit.
Your Honour, we have not appealed against that, but what we do say is that we have sufficient standing to obtain either of the prerogative writs if ultimately the Court were minded to grant them and we do not really need more than that.
It avoids a phony moral high ground or fake appeals to the sanctity of multilateralism.
Definitions
noun
- the rind of a fruit or vegetable
verb
- strip the skin off
- get undressed
- come off in flakes or thin small pieces
Examples
One for the latex lovers in your life, this anniversary alternative event is circus-themed, but remember to peel off your strongman's handlebar 'tache if you want to tuck into the birthday cake in the chillout room.
Quarter the potatoes and carefully peel off the skin from the larger broad beans, then add all of the veg to the dressing.
Use a potato peeler to cut the rind from the oranges and lemon.
