peel off
verb
peeled off; peeling off; peels off
1
: to veer away from an airplane formation especially for diving or landing
Examples of peel off in a Sentence
it's rude to peel off like that without thanking your host
peeled off the wet clothes and tossed them over the shower rod
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Monahan, who has been out since suffering a wrist injury on Jan. 7, was peeling off his gear following his latest solo skate.
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Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
One steps over to a sink and peels off a medical glove.
—Thomas C. Zambito, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Disposable bags can usually be peeled off and thrown away.
—Jamin Brahmbhatt, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
While everyone has a good time dancing and posing at the photo station, Grant peels off for one-on-one conversations with a few of the women.
—EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
One steps over to a sink and peels off a medical glove.
—Thomas C. Zambito, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Disposable bags can usually be peeled off and thrown away.
—Jamin Brahmbhatt, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
While everyone has a good time dancing and posing at the photo station, Grant peels off for one-on-one conversations with a few of the women.
—EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for peel off
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“Peel off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peel%20off. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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