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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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
Remove the ridge gourd's tough, thick skin using a vegetable peeler and cut into half-inch rounds.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Working with 1 carrot at a time, hold carrot flat against a cutting board; peel using a vegetable peeler to create ribbons.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
Snap off the base and give the stalk a few swipes with a peeler to remove any tough fibers.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This zester is used more like a peeler, scraping along the surface of the citrus or other food items and removing strips of zest.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
Remove the ridge gourd's tough, thick skin using a vegetable peeler and cut into half-inch rounds.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Working with 1 carrot at a time, hold carrot flat against a cutting board; peel using a vegetable peeler to create ribbons.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
Snap off the base and give the stalk a few swipes with a peeler to remove any tough fibers.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for peeler
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“Peeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peeler. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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