peeler
Peeler (noun) means a kitchen tool used to remove the skin from fruits and vegetables. Example: “Use the peeler to take the skin off the carrots.”
How to Use Peeler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually the kitchen gadget for peeling vegetables; also an old-fashioned British word for a police officer.
The "police officer" sense is dated British slang, not common in modern speech.
Word Forms
peelers plural, peelers plural, Peelers plural
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Use the _____ to take the skin off the carrots.
Etymology
The police sense comes from the surname of Sir Robert Peel, who founded London's Metropolitan Police — the same source as the nickname "bobby."
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What does “peeler” mean?
The word “peeler” means a kitchen tool used to remove the skin from fruits and vegetables. In plain terms, usually the kitchen gadget for peeling vegetables; also an old-fashioned British word for a police officer.
How do you pronounce “peeler”?
“Peeler” is pronounced PEE-luh (/ˈpiːlɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “peeler” in a sentence?
Here is “peeler” used in a sentence: “Use the peeler to take the skin off the carrots.”
What part of speech is “peeler”?
“Peeler” is a noun.
How many meanings does “peeler” have?
“Peeler” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a kitchen tool used to remove the skin from fruits and vegetables.