High-grade log from which veneer is peeled, on a lathe, for the production of plywood Peelers are most frequently from old-growth trees The resulting veneer is usually clear and used in sanded plywood
Term used to describe a crustacean which is about to moult Peeler crabs are valued as a fishing bait in some countries This is due to pheromones which are released at the time of peeling, which fish detect and home in on The peel crab or soft shell crab is easy prey for predators See also Soft Shell