Peeler

/ˈpiːlər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A kitchen tool used for removing the outer skin or peel of fruits and vegetables.

She used a peeler to prepare the apples for pie.

A person or thing that peels something.

The peeler worked quickly to prepare the vegetables for the soup.

From the verb 'peel' + the suffix '-er', indicating a person or thing that peels.

peel back the layers

to examine or reveal the deeper aspects or truths of a situation.

the peelers are coming

a colloquial phrase indicating that police or law enforcement are nearby.

peel

to remove the outer skin or covering of something.

peeling

the action of removing the outer layer.

A derogatory term for a police officer.

He ran as soon as he saw the peelers.

A term for someone who is overly eager to report or involve authorities.

Don't be such a peeler, just relax.