burr

noun
UK: /bɜː/
US: /bɜːr/

  1. A rough, prickly case around some seeds.

    1. The dog's fur was covered in burr after running through the field.
    2. After hiking, I had to carefully remove each burr clinging to my socks.

  2. A small rough or sharp piece remaining on an object after it has been cut or drilled.

    1. He removed the burr from the metal edge with a file.
    2. Before assembling the parts, check for any burr that might cause injury.

Synonyms

prickle
burr verb

  1. To remove a burr from something.

    1. He burred the edges of the pipe.
    2. The technician carefully burred the newly machined part to ensure a smooth finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "burr" in English means: A rough, prickly case around some seeds., A small rough or sharp piece remaining on an object after it has been cut or drilled..

The phonetic transcription of "burr" is /bɜː/ in British English and /bɜːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "burr": prickle.

Example usage of "burr": "The dog's fur was covered in burr after running through the field.". More examples on the page.