peeler

US /ˈpiː.lɚ/
UK /ˈpiː.lɚ/
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1.

a device for removing the skin from fruit or vegetables

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She used a peeler to remove the skin from the potatoes.
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A good quality peeler makes kitchen tasks much easier.
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parerskin remover
2.

(informal, dated) a police officer

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The old man used to call the police officers 'peelers'.
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Back in the day, if you saw a peeler, you knew trouble was brewing.
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copbobbyconstable