1. a person or thing that extirpates; something that removes or destroys completely
Usage: formal; often used in historical or literary contexts
2. a farm implement or tool designed to uproot or remove weeds and roots from soil
Usage: agricultural; chiefly historical

Examples

• The extirpator of the invasive species worked tirelessly to restore the native ecosystem.
• Medieval rulers were sometimes called extirpators of heresy.
• The farmer used an old extirpator to remove stubborn weeds from the field.
• As an extirpator of corruption, the new administrator faced significant resistance.
• The extirpator tool made clearing the garden much more efficient than hand-pulling.
• History remembers him as an extirpator of the ancient traditions.
• The mechanical extirpator was a significant improvement over manual weeding methods.