Peeler Definition
pēlər
peelers
noun
peelers
A policeman.
Webster's New World
One that peels, especially a kitchen implement for peeling the rinds or skins from fruits or vegetables.
American Heritage
One that can be readily peeled, especially a crab that is about to molt.
American Heritage
A police officer.
American Heritage
(pejorative, slang) A woman (less commonly a man) who removes her clothing for entertainment. A stripper.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Peeler
Noun
Singular:
peelerPlural:
peelersOrigin of Peeler
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From the surname of Sir Robert Peel, who established the Irish constabulary and London's police force; compare bobby, from the given name.
From Wiktionary
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From peel + -er.
From Wiktionary
After Sir Robert Peel
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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