peeler

¹

[ pee-ler ]

noun

1. a person or thing that peels.
2. Also called parer. a kitchen implement, often having a swiveling, protected blade, for removing the peel or outer skin of a vegetable or fruit.
3. 1. a long-staple cotton raised originally in the regions along the Yazoo River and the Mississippi River delta.
   2. a yarn made from this cotton.
4. Slang. a striptease dancer.
5. a log, especially of a Douglas fir, suitable for rotary cutting into veneers.

peeler

²

[ pee-ler ]

noun

, British Archaic.

1. a police officer.

peeler

¹

/ ˈpiːlə /

noun

1. a special knife or mechanical device for peeling vegetables, fruit, etc

   a potato peeler

2. slang.
   a striptease dancer

peeler

²

/ ˈpiːlə /

noun

1. old-fashioned.
   another word for policeman

Word History and Origins

Origin of peeler¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English peler; equivalent to peel ¹( def ) + -er ¹( def )

Origin of peeler²

1810–20; named after Sir R. Peel; -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of peeler¹

C19: from the founder of the police force, Sir Robert Peel

Example Sentences

Your vegetable peeler may be equipped with a little nub at the end to help facilitate sprout removal.

From Washington Post

If you have stems, peel them with a vegetable peeler and throw them into the pot, as well.

From Washington Post

To make them, remove the rinds from three lemons, making strips with a peeler.

From Washington Post

Quickly peel garlicYes, it’s another garlic thing, but a peeler will be useful in different circumstances than a press.

From Popular-Science

Don Roberto O'Krassa also has produced a highly satisfactory combined peeler and polisher.

From Project Gutenberg

It cannot be very old, however, since the last verse mentions the "black peeler."

From Project Gutenberg

"It's a toothpick and a tater-peeler put together," said Siwash, when it came back to his hand.

From Project Gutenberg

It was common report that this woman was the mother of a beautiful octoroon daughter with hair exactly the color of old Peeler's.

From Project Gutenberg

Old Peeler tipped to the door leading into the hallway, opened it, peered out and waved his fat hand, beckoning someone to enter.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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