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girdler

[ gurd-ler ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that girdles.
  2. any of several insects, as a beetle, Oncideres cingulata twig girdler, that cut a groove around the bark of a twig, stem, etc.
  3. a person who makes girdles.


girdler

/ ˈɡɜːdlə /

noun

  1. a person or thing that girdles
  2. a maker of girdles
  3. any insect, such as the twig girdler, that bores circular grooves around the stems or twigs in which it lays its eggs
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of girdler1

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; girdle, -er 1
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Example Sentences

The hickory twig girdler (Oncideres) is abundant in some localities, but not as yet very destructive.

But Mr Girdler, who was not ordinarily given to mirth, abruptly left the room with a smile on his face before I could proceed.

Another insect often found in a nut orchard is the oak tree girdler, which also is active in the latter part of the summer.

“Please, Mr Girdler—” said I, not waiting for him to remark on my curious appearance.

They think that she is on the Girdler Sands, but she may be on the Shingles.

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