peeler

1 of 2

noun (1)

peel·​er ˈpē-lər 

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

2 of 2

noun (2)

British

: police officer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Unlike most peelers, which usually only have so long a lifetime before their blades dull, the Forever Peeler comes with a replacement blade. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2023

Instead of turning to your vegetable peeler, which will have a hard time with all the nooks and crannies of ginger root, use a spoon. —Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2023

The blades are outfitted with a nutcracker, bottle opener, vegetable peeler, and even a screwdriver. —Elizabeth Briskin, Popular Mechanics, 12 Jan. 2023

The bartending kit also includes a peeler and grater tool combined for zesting and peeling a garnish like a lemon twist. —Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 21 Dec. 2022

To make the curls, carefully draw a vegetable peeler across the broad surface of a bar of white chocolate at room temperature. —Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2022

Using a vegetable peeler, slice the zucchini and carrot into thin, wide ribbons. —Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2021

Another gadget worthy of the utensil drawer is a peeler like this one that’s useful for more than just peeling apples. —Dana Holmes, CNN Underscored, 30 Sep. 2020

Put the peeler aside: Use frozen hash browns to make this vegetarian-friendly soup. —Redbook Test Kitchen, Redbook, 20 Aug. 2018

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Sir Robert Peel

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1816, in the meaning defined above