1. a person or machine that removes burls (rough, knotty growths) from cloth or other materials
Usage: textile industry term
2. a tool or device used to remove burls
Usage: textile or woodworking context

Examples

• The burler carefully inspected the fabric for imperfections before finishing.
• A skilled burler can remove surface defects without damaging the underlying material.
• The textile mill employed several burlers to prepare cloth for sale.
• Modern burlers use specialized equipment to detect and remove burls efficiently.