Peeler
noun
A tool or machine that takes the skin off of fruit or vegetables.
She used the peeler to remove the skin off of the potatoes.
Often appears as...
- potatoe peeler
- vegetable peeler
Usage tips
General,Technical
noun
An old-fashioned term for a police officer, especially in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
The peelers were always present during the city's major events.
Often appears as...
- the peelers arrived
- watch for peelers
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial,Idiomatic
noun
A dancer who performs stripteases.
She worked as a peeler in a club downtown.
Often appears as...
- club peeler
- stage peeler
Usage tips
Slang, Disapproving
Colloquial,Idiomatic
noun
A tool or machine that takes the skin off of fruit or vegetables.
She used the peeler to remove the skin off of the potatoes.
Often appears as...
- potatoe peeler
- vegetable peeler
Usage tips
General,Technical
noun
An old-fashioned term for a police officer, especially in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
The peelers were always present during the city's major events.
Often appears as...
- the peelers arrived
- watch for peelers
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial,Idiomatic
noun
A dancer who performs stripteases.
She worked as a peeler in a club downtown.
Often appears as...
- club peeler
- stage peeler
Usage tips
Slang, Disapproving
Colloquial,Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Kitchen Utensil
Remember 'peeler' refers to a kitchen tool, not the action of peeling. Don't confuse it with 'to peel'.
Can you pass me the peeler to prepare these carrots?
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Design
'Peeler' often implies a handheld device designed for peeling, not any sharp object.
I prefer a peeler to a knife for safety when peeling apples.
Pro Tip 3/3Material Neutral
The word 'peeler' doesn't specify the material, it can be metal, plastic, or other materials.
She bought a ceramic peeler because it stays sharp longer.
Pro Tip 1/3Kitchen Utensil
Remember 'peeler' refers to a kitchen tool, not the action of peeling. Don't confuse it with 'to peel'.
Can you pass me the peeler to prepare these carrots?
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Design
'Peeler' often implies a handheld device designed for peeling, not any sharp object.
I prefer a peeler to a knife for safety when peeling apples.
Pro Tip 3/3Material Neutral
The word 'peeler' doesn't specify the material, it can be metal, plastic, or other materials.
She bought a ceramic peeler because it stays sharp longer.
Pro Tip 1/3Kitchen Utensil
Remember 'peeler' refers to a kitchen tool, not the action of peeling. Don't confuse it with 'to peel'.
Can you pass me the peeler to prepare these carrots?
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Design
'Peeler' often implies a handheld device designed for peeling, not any sharp object.
I prefer a peeler to a knife for safety when peeling apples.
Pro Tip 3/3Material Neutral
The word 'peeler' doesn't specify the material, it can be metal, plastic, or other materials.
She bought a ceramic peeler because it stays sharp longer.
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Video examples
When we design for...
that were originally made for people with disabilities, and that ended up being picked up, embraced and loved by the mainstream, disability or not. This is an OXO potato peeler. It was originally designed for people with arthritis,
Video examples
When we design for...
that were originally made for people with disabilities, and that ended up being picked up, embraced and loved by the mainstream, disability or not. This is an OXO potato peeler. It was originally designed for people with arthritis,
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Jacob Dalton
American Athlete
My mom told me if I ever got a tattoo, she was going to take it off with a potato peeler.
Quote examples
Jacob Dalton
American Athlete
My mom told me if I ever got a tattoo, she was going to take it off with a potato peeler.
Example 1 of 1
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