burler

noun

burl·​er

ˈbərlər;

ˈbə̄lə(r,

ˈbəil-

plural -s

1

: one that removes loose threads, knots, and other imperfections from cloth

2

: one that inspects rugs before the finishing process, mends dropped stitches on the back, and pulls matching yarn into spots where tufts are missing or shearing is uneven

Word History

Etymology

burl entry 2 + -er

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