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
British
Examples of peeler in a Sentence
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Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Those gorgeous carrot curls with the flank steak can be done with a vegetable peeler, and the chicken is cloaked in a sauce made with harissa, the North African pepper paste, a fantastic shortcut to midweek flavor – which, of course, is always our destination.
—Emily Weinstein, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
Better to simply take a vegetable peeler and peel the thick green outer layer from the bottom 3 inches or so of the stalk.
—Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
But gone are the days of haphazardly chopping the kernels off the cob thanks to this impressive peeler.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2023
The cult-favorite kitchenware brand's new streamlined, stainless steal pieces includes a can opener, pizza cutter, garlic press, ice cream scoop and vegetable peeler, which can all be stored in the accompanying birch wood organizer for easy access.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
Use a sharp vegetable peeler to shave the asparagus down the length of the stalks, sort of like shaving the end of a pencil, shaving the whole thing up to the tip and letting the strips and the tips fall into the bowl with the peas.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Glanville also was using a potato peeler to peel a strawberry.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 26 Jan. 2024
Using a sharp vegetable peeler, peel the tough outer layer of broccoli stem to reveal the paler green interior.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
Noun
Meanwhile, zest the reserved orange with a vegetable peeler, and slice zest into very thin strips.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Those gorgeous carrot curls with the flank steak can be done with a vegetable peeler, and the chicken is cloaked in a sauce made with harissa, the North African pepper paste, a fantastic shortcut to midweek flavor – which, of course, is always our destination.
—Emily Weinstein, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
Better to simply take a vegetable peeler and peel the thick green outer layer from the bottom 3 inches or so of the stalk.
—Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
But gone are the days of haphazardly chopping the kernels off the cob thanks to this impressive peeler.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2023
The cult-favorite kitchenware brand's new streamlined, stainless steal pieces includes a can opener, pizza cutter, garlic press, ice cream scoop and vegetable peeler, which can all be stored in the accompanying birch wood organizer for easy access.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
Use a sharp vegetable peeler to shave the asparagus down the length of the stalks, sort of like shaving the end of a pencil, shaving the whole thing up to the tip and letting the strips and the tips fall into the bowl with the peas.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Glanville also was using a potato peeler to peel a strawberry.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 26 Jan. 2024
Using a sharp vegetable peeler, peel the tough outer layer of broccoli stem to reveal the paler green interior.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
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“Peeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peeler. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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