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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The first known use of peeler was in 1597
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