Definition

A tool used to remove the core from fruits, especially apples, making them easier to eat or prepare.

Example

She used a corer to quickly remove the seeds from the apples before baking a pie.

Conversation

I just bought a new corer for making apple pie.

Oh, nice! That should make things a lot easier.

Yeah, I can't wait to try it out this weekend.

Let me know how it works; I need one too!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Corer is formed from "core" (from Old French *coeur*, meaning the central part or heart) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A corer is a person or tool that removes the central part of something, typically fruit.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who removes the 'heart' ('core') of a fruit — that's what a corer does.

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