peeler
peeler Lexical Profile
peeler Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A kitchen utensil or device with a slotted blade used to remove the skin or rind from fruits and vegetables.
"She used a sharp vegetable peeler to quickly remove the skin from the carrots before roasting them."
British A police officer, especially a member of the early London Metropolitan Police.
"During the Victorian era, a patrolling peeler was a familiar sight on the cobblestone streets of London."
American A performer who dances while slowly removing their clothing; a striptease dancer.
"The burlesque club featured comedians, singers, and an acclaimed peeler as the headline act."
Word Nuance & Usage
While most commonly referring to a kitchen utensil, 'peeler' can also function as historical British slang for a police officer.
• Rhymes for peeler
Word Origin & Etymology
From the verb 'peel' (ultimately from Latin 'pellis' meaning skin or 'pilare' meaning to strip of hair) + the agent suffix '-er'. The British slang sense is an eponym derived from Sir Robert Peel, who established the Metropolitan Police Force in London in 1829.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.