girdler

[ gurd-ler ]

/ ˈgɜrd lər /

noun

a person or thing that girdles.

any of several insects, as a beetle, Oncideres cingulata (twig girdler), that cut a groove around the bark of a twig, stem, etc.

a person who makes girdles.

Nearby words

girdle, girdle anesthesia, girdle sensation, girdle traverse, girdle-tailed lizard, girdler, girdlescone, girgenti, girl, girl band, girl friday

Origin of girdler

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at girdle, -er¹

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Examples from the Web for girdler

They search narrowly, but in vain, and at last hurry away as the Girdler light-ship still continues to fire heavy guns.
Storm Warriors|John Gilmore
They think that she is on the Girdler Sands, but she may be on the Shingles.
Storm Warriors|John Gilmore
But Mr Girdler, who was not ordinarily given to mirth, abruptly left the room with a smile on his face before I could proceed.
Tom, Dick and Harry|Talbot Baines Reed
He was introduced to them all as the Rev. Mr. Girdler, and created a most favorable impression, especially among the young women.
The Life and Adventures of Ben Hogan, the Wickedest Man in the World|Benedict Hogan

The Fusilier had struck on that part of the sands named the Girdler.
Battles with the Sea|R.M. Ballantyne

British Dictionary definitions for girdler

girdler

/ (ˈɡɜːdlə) /

noun

a person or thing that girdles

a maker of girdles

any insect, such as the twig girdler, that bores circular grooves around the stems or twigs in which it lays its eggs

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