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to remove the natural covering of
  • she peels apples with lightning speed

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The first known use of peel was in the 13th century

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“Peel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peel. Accessed 15 Jan. 2021.

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