1. a person who makes belts, girdles, or similar items
Usage: archaic
2. an insect larva that cuts grooves around tree branches, causing them to break
Usage: entomology

Examples

• The medieval girdler crafted leather belts for the townspeople.
• Girdlers were important tradesmen in ancient cities.
• The oak tree’s branches were damaged by girdler larvae.
• Entomologists study the girdler beetle’s destructive feeding habits.
• The girdler’s groove weakened the branch until it snapped.
• Foresters monitor trees for signs of girdler infestation.