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
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Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Have your kids work with peelers to shred carrots and celery into a fancy salad.
—Caylin Harris, Parents, 21 Dec. 2025
There were unclean knives and peelers stored with clean utensils.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Snap off the base and give the stalk a few swipes with a peeler to remove any tough fibers.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The Shakers improved many household devices, like apple peelers and washing machines.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Have your kids work with peelers to shred carrots and celery into a fancy salad.
—Caylin Harris, Parents, 21 Dec. 2025
There were unclean knives and peelers stored with clean utensils.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Snap off the base and give the stalk a few swipes with a peeler to remove any tough fibers.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for peeler
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“Peeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peeler. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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