peeler

Meanings

• Noun

  A tool used to remove the outer layer of vegetables or fruits, such as potatoes, apples, or onions.

  - "He used a peeler to remove the skin of the apple."
  - "Can you please pass me the peeler so I can prepare the vegetables?"

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with peeler
reeler , dealer , feeler , leaper , sealer , stealer

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Variants

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peeler , peeler log , peelers

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Etymology

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The word 'peeler' comes from the Old English word 'pilian', which means 'to strip' or 'to pluck'. The tool was used for peeling or stripping various materials, including fruits and vegetables.

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Trivia

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1. A traditional Irish potato peeler was made from a single piece of copper or tin, which was sharpened to a fine edge and bent into a U-shape.

2. The first manual vegetable peelers were made from ivory, which was highly prized for its durability and ease of use.

3. Modern vegetable peelers often have a swivel blade that can be used to peel in both directions, making the process faster and more efficient.

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Related Concepts

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1. Vegetable peeler: A handheld kitchen tool used for peeling vegetables and fruits.

2. Fruit peeler: A tool used specifically for peeling fruits, often with a serrated edge to better grip the fruit.

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Culture

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The peeler has been used in various forms of literature, art, and music. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout describes using a peeler to help Jem prepare potatoes for dinner. In music, the term 'peelers' is used in the song 'Peelers' by The Clash to refer to a group of people who attend live music shows.

How to Memorize "peeler"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine holding a vegetable peeler in your hand, and visualize the motion of peeling a potato or apple with it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'peeler' with the action of removing the outer layer of fruits or vegetables.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'P is for Peeler, Potatoes, and Perfect Preparation' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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