1. to spin or rotate a log in water, especially in logging operations
Usage: chiefly North American; logging industry term
2. to remove knots or burls from cloth or wood
Usage: textile or woodworking context

Examples

• The logger byrls the log to move it downstream.
• Workers byrl the fabric to remove imperfections before dyeing.
• The mill operator byrls logs with practiced skill.
• They byrl the wooden planks to ensure a smooth surface.