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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Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
For thin, even slices, use a mandoline slicer, peeler, or sharp knife.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
An orange twist, or part of the zest shaved off with a vegetable peeler, echoes the flavor of the bitters.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
But within three months, potato peelers would be banned from the 2018 Parklife festival, where Liam performed.
—Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Peel the turmeric and ginger with a vegetable peeler (wear gloves—turmeric root stains!), then grate into a medium saucepot.
—Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
For thin, even slices, use a mandoline slicer, peeler, or sharp knife.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
An orange twist, or part of the zest shaved off with a vegetable peeler, echoes the flavor of the bitters.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
But within three months, potato peelers would be banned from the 2018 Parklife festival, where Liam performed.
—Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
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“Peeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peeler. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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