Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pell

verb
/pɛl/
Definition
To remove the outer layer or skin from something, especially in reference to animals.
Examples
  • The hunter decided to pell the deer after the successful hunt.
  • She carefully pelled the orange to avoid wasting any of the fruit.
  • In the kitchen, it is common to pell vegetables before cooking them.
Meaning
To peel or strip off the skin or outer layer.
Synonyms
  • peel
  • strip
  • slough
  • skin