1. plural of beetler; machines or devices used to finish fabric by flattening and smoothing it with a heavy hammer or roller
Usage: textile manufacturing; technical
2. plural of beetler; workers who operate beetling machines in textile mills
Usage: occupational; historical

Examples

• The factory installed new beetlers to improve the quality of the finished cloth.
• Experienced beetlers could adjust the machines to achieve the desired fabric texture.
• The beetlers in the mill worked long hours processing cotton and linen.
• Modern beetlers use hydraulic pressure instead of manual hammering.
• The textile company employed dozens of beetlers during the industrial era.