peeler
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[edit] English
[edit] Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -iːlə(r)
[edit] Etymology 1
From the surname of Sir Robert Peel, who established the Irish constabulary and London's police force; compare bobby, from the given name.
[edit] Noun
peeler (plural peelers)
- (UK, slang, dated) A police officer.
[edit] Synonyms
- See under police officer.
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[edit] Etymology 2
[edit] Noun
peeler (plural peelers)
- A person whose job it is to peel fruit or vegetable produce.
- A utensil for peeling fruit or vegetables.
- potato peeler
- (pejorative, slang) A woman (or less commonly a man) who removes her clothing for entertainment. A stripper.
[edit] Translations
kitchen utensil
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