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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Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 June 2024
Using a vegetable peeler, take a bit of the peel of an orange, trying to get as little white pith as possible.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 18 May 2024
How to Make Oleo-Saccharum Use a vegetable peeler to remove large strips of peel from an unwaxed (preferably organic) lemon, avoiding the pith (the white part of the lemon between the flesh and skin).
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 May 2024
Meanwhile, zest the reserved orange with a vegetable peeler, and slice zest into very thin strips.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Peel cucumbers: Start by using a vegetable peeler to peel the cucumber into two long, thin strips.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 June 2024
Using a vegetable peeler, take a bit of the peel of an orange, trying to get as little white pith as possible.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 18 May 2024
How to Make Oleo-Saccharum Use a vegetable peeler to remove large strips of peel from an unwaxed (preferably organic) lemon, avoiding the pith (the white part of the lemon between the flesh and skin).
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 May 2024
Meanwhile, zest the reserved orange with a vegetable peeler, and slice zest into very thin strips.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
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 2 Jul. 2024.
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