peeler

¹ American  

[pee-ler] / ˈpi lər /

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.

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peeler ² American  

[pee-ler] / ˈpi lər /

noun

British Archaic.

1. a police officer.

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peeler ¹ British  

/ ˈpiːlə /

noun

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

   a potato peeler

2. slang a striptease dancer

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peeler ² British  

/ ˈpiːlə /

noun

1. old-fashioned another word for policeman

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Etymology

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

Example Sentences

There is applesauce, made with an apple peeler you crank by hand, simmering on the stove.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oh, and in case you want to grab something for yourself, Kuhn Rikon makes the absolute best peelers.

From Salon

Other computer-guided upgrades are also aimed at cutting labor costs, from automatic avocado peelers and dishwashers to robotic arms that flip burgers and turn over fryer baskets.

From Los Angeles Times

Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin pieces of Parmigiano-Reggiano over the top.

From Seattle Times

A sharp Y-shaped vegetable peeler is the perfect tool for shaving the cheese.

From Washington Times

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