peeler

/'pi:lə/
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peeler

A chef uses a peeler to remove the skin from a carrot.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A device for removing the outer layer: A kitchen tool specifically designed to remove the skin or peel from fruits and vegetables, such as potatoes or apples.
    • A person who removes skins: A worker whose job is to peel the skins or outer layers from produce.
    • A type of performer: An entertainer, typically in a striptease show, who removes clothing to music.
Usage and Examples
  • Noun (Tool):
    • Use a peeler to remove the skin from the carrots before slicing them.
    • A good vegetable peeler makes cooking preparation much faster.
  • Noun (Person):
    • The factory employs several peelers to prepare the fruit for canning.
  • Noun (Performer):
    • The club featured a famous peeler in its nightly show.
Advanced Usage
  • "Potato peeler": A common compound term specifying the tool's primary use.
    • The potato peeler is blunt and needs to be sharpened.
  • In historical or slang contexts (chiefly British, archaic), "peeler" was a colloquial term for a police officer, originating from Sir Robert Peel, founder of the modern police force. This usage is now rare.
    • The villain was caught by the peelers.
Variants and Related Words
  • Peel (verb): To remove the outer covering from something.
    • Peel the oranges before eating them.
  • Peeling (noun): The strip of skin or rind that has been removed.
    • Add the orange peelings to the compost bin.
Synonyms
  • Paring knife (for the tool).
  • Stripper (for the performer, though "stripper" is more common and general).
  • Pare (verb, meaning to peel).
Phrasal Verbs
  • Peel off: To remove by peeling; to separate from a surface or group.
    • Peel off the label carefully.
    • One motorcycle peeled off from the formation.
Idioms
  • "Keep your eyes peeled": To watch carefully or be very alert. (Note: This idiom uses the verb "peel" metaphorically, not the noun "peeler").
    • Keep your eyes peeled for the street sign.
peeler

A chef uses a peeler to remove the skin from a carrot.

Noun
  1. a device for peeling vegetables or fruits
    • she invented a potato peeler
  2. a worker who peels the skins from fruits and vegetables
  3. a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music

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