burr
nounDefinition of burr
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 usually bur
a
: a rough or prickly envelope of a fruit
b
: a plant that bears burs
2a
: something that sticks or clings
a burr in the throat
b
: hanger-on
3
: an irregular rounded mass
especially
: a tree burl
4
: a thin ridge or area of roughness produced in cutting or shaping metal
5a
: 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\
6a
: a small rotary cutting tool
b
usually bur
: a bit used on a dental drill
7
: a rough humming sound : whir
burr
verb
burred;
burring;
burrs
Definition of burr (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to pronounce with a burr
2a
: to form into a projecting edge
b
: to remove burrs from
Burr
biographical nameDefinition of Burr (Entry 3 of 3)
Aaron 1756–1836 3rd vice president of the U.S. (1801–05)
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