peeler

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noun (1)

peel·​er ˈpē-lər How to pronounce peeler (audio)
Synonyms of peelernext
1
: one that peels
2
: a crab that is about to shed its shell
3
: a log of wood (such as Douglas fir) suitable for cutting into veneer

called also peeler log

peeler

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noun (2)

British
: police officer

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For chocolate curls, use a vegetable peeler to shave chocolate from a chocolate bar. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2026 For more vegetable peelers and handy kitchen tools from Oxo, check out similar options below. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Reaching for a vegetable peeler is second nature for many of us, but removing fruit or vegetable skin can mean losing out on some of the best parts of the produce. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026 Try roasting it with olive oil and salt, sautéing it and adding it to a pasta or grain bowl, or shaving it with a vegetable peeler and adding the raw strips to a salad for some crunch. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for peeler

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Sir Robert Peel

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1816, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of peeler was in 1597

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