peel·er
| \ ˈpē-lər
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Definition of peeler
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
noun (2)Definition of peeler (Entry 2 of 2)
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“Peeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peeler. Accessed 24 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of peeler was in 1597
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