peel off

Verb

intransitive transitive

(intransitive) To separate off from the main body, to move off to one side; as in troop movements on a parade ground or an organized retreat, or columns in a procession.

Japanese Meaning

（自動詞）主体から分離して、側方へ移動する。例えば、兵士や部隊が主要な行列から逸れて別の方向に移動する様子を表す。

What is this buttons?

As the flock circled the field, several birds peel off and fly toward the trees.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

群れが畑の上を旋回すると、数羽が群れから離れて木の方へ飛んでいく。

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Sense（1）

(intransitive) To separate off from the main body, to move off to one side; as in troop movements on a parade ground or an organized retreat, or columns in a procession.

Sense（2）

(transitive) To remove (an outer layer or covering, such as clothing).

peels off

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peeling off

（ participle present ）

peeled off

（ participle past ）

peeled off

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