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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Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
Beveling the edges of the potatoes with a peeler keeps them from crumbling as the jostle around the simmering pot, but skip it if you’re rushed or impatient.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
The knife also incorporates a bottle opener on one side and a vegetable peeler in the middle of its handle.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024
Made in France, the set includes a 4-inch knife with a safety ring for proper finger placement, a finger guard and an easy-to-grip peeler.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Noun
But this little number—complete with a stainless steel press and mincer, a garlic peeler, and a cleaning knife and brush—might be my answer.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
Beveling the edges of the potatoes with a peeler keeps them from crumbling as the jostle around the simmering pot, but skip it if you’re rushed or impatient.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
The knife also incorporates a bottle opener on one side and a vegetable peeler in the middle of its handle.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024
Made in France, the set includes a 4-inch knife with a safety ring for proper finger placement, a finger guard and an easy-to-grip peeler.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Peeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peeler. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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