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peeler — Ⅰ. peeler [1] ► NOUN ▪ a utensil for peeling fruit and vegetables. Ⅱ. peeler [2] ► NOUN Brit. informal, archaic ▪ a police officer. ORIGIN from the name of the British Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel (1788 1850) who establ … English terms dictionary
Peeler — Peel er, n. One who peels or strips. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Peeler — Peel er, n. [See {Peel} to plunder.] A pillager. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Peeler — Peel er, n. A nickname for a policeman; so called from Sir Robert Peel. [British Slang] See {Bobby}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
peeler — [pē′lər] n. [after PEEL Sir Robert, who first organized the Irish constabulary] [Old Brit. Slang] a policeman … English World dictionary
Peeler — A peeler (potato peeler and/or apple peeler) is a metal blade attached to a wooden, metal or plastic handle that is used for peeling certain vegetables, frequently potatoes, and fruits such as apples, pears, et cetera.There are three main… … Wikipedia
peeler — [[t]pi͟ːlə(r)[/t]] peelers N COUNT A peeler is a special tool used for removing the skin from fruit and vegetables. Peel the aubergines with a potato peeler … English dictionary
peeler — UK [ˈpiːlə(r)] / US [ˈpɪlər] noun [countable] Word forms peeler : singular peeler plural peelers a tool used for removing the skin from a fruit or vegetable … English dictionary
peeler — I. noun Date: 1597 1. one that peels 2. a crab that is about to shed its shell 3. a log of wood (as Douglas fir) suitable for cutting into veneer called also peeler log II. noun Etymology: Sir Robert Peel Date: 1817 British … New Collegiate Dictionary
peeler — noun a) A police officer. potato peeler b) A person whose job it is to peel fruit or vegetable produce. Syn … Wiktionary
