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peeler
1[ pee-ler ]
noun
- a person or thing that peels.
- a long-staple cotton raised originally in the regions along the Yazoo River and the Mississippi River delta.
- a yarn made from this cotton.
- Slang. a striptease dancer.
- a log, especially of a Douglas fir, suitable for rotary cutting into veneers.
peeler
2[ pee-ler ]
noun
, British Archaic.
- a police officer.
peeler
1/ ˈpiːlə /
noun
- a special knife or mechanical device for peeling vegetables, fruit, etc
a potato peeler
- slang.a striptease dancer
peeler
2/ ˈpiːlə /
noun
- old-fashioned.another word for policeman
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Word History and Origins
Origin of peeler1
First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English peler; equivalent to peel 1( def ) + -er 1( def )
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Word History and Origins
Origin of peeler1
C19: from the founder of the police force, Sir Robert Peel
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Example Sentences
Don Roberto O'Krassa also has produced a highly satisfactory combined peeler and polisher.
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It cannot be very old, however, since the last verse mentions the "black peeler."
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"It's a toothpick and a tater-peeler put together," said Siwash, when it came back to his hand.
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It was common report that this woman was the mother of a beautiful octoroon daughter with hair exactly the color of old Peeler's.
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Old Peeler tipped to the door leading into the hallway, opened it, peered out and waved his fat hand, beckoning someone to enter.
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