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peeler

|peel-er|

🇺🇸

/ˈpiːlər/

🇬🇧

/ˈpiːlə/

(peel)

remove outer layer

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
peel	peels	peelers	peels	peeled	peeled	peeling	peelings

Etymology

Etymology Information

'peeler' originates from English, specifically the word 'peel,' where 'peel' meant 'to strip or remove the outer layer.'

Historical Evolution

'peel' transformed into the noun 'peeler' to describe a tool for peeling.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to strip or remove the outer layer,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a tool used for removing the outer layer or skin from fruits and vegetables.

She used a peeler to remove the skin from the potatoes.

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Noun 2

a slang term for a police officer, especially in the UK.

The peeler was patrolling the streets at night.

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Last updated: 2025/05/29 04:22