peeler
1 of 2noun (1)
peel·er ˈpē-lər 
1
: one that peels
2
: a crab that is about to shed its shell
3
: a log of wood (such as Douglas fir) suitable for cutting into veneer
called also peeler log
peeler
2 of 2noun (2)
British
: police officer
Word History
Etymology
Noun (2)
Sir Robert Peel
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (2)
1816, in the meaning defined above
peeler
noun
as in constable
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- constable
- copper
- officer
- cop
- policeman
- bobby
- gendarme
- trooper
- bluecoat
- bull
- policewoman
- police officer
- shamus
- man
- constabulary
- fuzz
- police
- police force
- finest
- heat
- force
