peeler

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noun (1)

peel·​er ˈpē-lər How to pronounce peeler (audio)
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

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noun (2)

British

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Noun
Using a vegetable peeler to shave thick stalks into ribbons gives the vegetable a delicate crispness, welcome over chewy grains and mushrooms. Recipe: Asparagus Mushroom Grain Bowl 5. Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 To prep the carrots, trim the stems and peel them with a vegetable peeler. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025 Into a small bowl, use a vegetable peeler to shave thick curls from the chocolate. Janice Feuer Haugen, Saveur, 12 Feb. 2025 Step 8 Into a small bowl, use a vegetable peeler to shave thick curls from the chocolate. Janice Feuer Haugen, Saveur, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peeler

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of peeler was in 1597

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“Peeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peeler. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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