burr
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noun \ˈbər\Definition of BURR
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usually bur a : a rough or prickly envelope of a fruit b : a plant that bears burs
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a : something that sticks or clings <a burr in the throat> b : hanger-on
3
: an irregular rounded mass; especially : a tree burl
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: a thin ridge or area of roughness produced in cutting or shaping metal
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a : a trilled uvular \r\ as used by some speakers of English especially in northern England and in Scotland b : a tongue-point trill that is the usual Scottish \r\
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a : a small rotary cutting tool b usually bur : a bit used on a dental drill
See Examples of BURR
- a tool that can cut through steel leaving a smooth edge and no burrs
- <heard the burr of a distant engine>
Origin of BURR
Middle English burre; akin to Old English byrst bristle — more at bristle
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to BURR
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verbDefinition of BURR
intransitive verb
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: to speak with a burr
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: to make a whirring sound
transitive verb
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: to pronounce with a burr
Examples of BURR
- <the pitch burred past the batter's ear>
First Known Use of BURR
1798
Burr
biographical name \ˈbər\Definition of BURR
Aaron 1756–1836 3d vice pres. of the United States (1801–05)
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(Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of BURR
variant of burLearn More About BURR
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