Definitions for peeler

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peeler peel·er

Spelling: [pee-ler]

IPA: /ˈpi lər/

Peeler is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 50 anagrams from letters in peeler (eeelpr).

Definitions for peeler

noun

1. a person or thing that peels.
2. a kitchen implement, often having a swiveling, protected blade, for removing the peel or outer skin of a vegetable or fruit.
3. a long-staple cotton raised originally in the regions along the Yazoo River and the Mississippi River delta.
4. a yarn made from this cotton.
5. Slang. a striptease dancer.
6. a log, especially of a Douglas fir, suitable for rotary cutting into veneers.
7. a police officer.

Origin of peeler

First recorded in 1325-75, peeler is from the Middle English word peler. See peel¹, -er¹

Examples for peeler

“peeler was right,” said he to himself, flinging back the matted hair from his noble brow.

A very simple winnowing machine for cleaning the coffee as it comes out of the peeler, is attached.

He sent a reporter on a secret mission to peeler's house to find if she were there.

He knows old peeler, the low miserable scoundrel, who is her father.

If a peeler was to take their names, they'd be shiverin' with fright.

There was ample time to head these boys off before they reached old peeler's house.

The editor was busy writing when Mr. peeler entered the room furtively.

A hundred yards from peeler's front gate he drew rein and listened.

Sure there isn't a peeler in the whole counthry, nor a jail neither, for a thousand mile.

peeler's eyes were fixed in a tense stare on a small bundle she carried.