noun
- plural of birler; people who spin or rotate logs in water, especially in logging operations
Usage: chiefly North American; logging industry term
verb
- third-person singular present tense of birl; to spin or rotate a log in water
- third-person singular present tense of birl; to pour a drink or toast someone
Usage: chiefly North American; logging industry term
Usage: informal; chiefly Scottish
Examples
- The birlers worked skillfully to move the logs downstream.
- She birlers the log with practiced balance and speed.
- Expert birlers can maintain their footing on spinning logs.
- He birlers a glass to celebrate the occasion.
- The competition featured the best birlers from the region.