Which should you use, peal or peel? The noun peal may mean a loud ringing of a bell or bells, or a loud repeated or reverberating sound of thunder or laughter. The noun peel means the outer covering or rind of a fruit or vegetable.
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I heard peels of laughter.
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I heard peals of laughter.
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The process of soaking orange peals in white vinegar turns the acidic smell to something citrus and festive.
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The process of soaking orange peels in white vinegar turns the acidic smell to something citrus and festive.
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