Meaning of the word peeler in English

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peeler

US /ˈpiː.lɚ/

UK /ˈpiː.lɚ/

a device for removing the skin from fruit or vegetables

Example:

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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.

Synonym:

parer skin remover

(informal, dated) a police officer

Example:

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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.

Synonym:

cop bobby constable

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