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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /bɝ/ · UK /bɜː/
burr means: A prickly seed case that can stick to clothes or animal hair.
noun
A prickly seed case that can stick to clothes or animal hair.
- A burr stuck to my coat.
- The dog came home covered in burrs.
- She picked burrs out of her socks.
A small rough piece left sticking out along the edge of material after cutting.
- There is a burr on the metal edge.
- File off any burrs before joining the pieces.
- Drilling left sharp burrs around the hole.
A rough rotating disk or cone that crushes or grinds hard material.
- The grinder has a ceramic burr.
- Worn burrs can grind coffee unevenly.
- He replaced the steel burr in the mill.
Questions about burr
What does burr mean?
A prickly seed case that can stick to clothes or animal hair.
What is burr in other languages?
Türkçe: pıtrak · Español: cadillo · Français: fruit épineux · Deutsch: Klette · Italiano: lappola · 日本語: ひっつき虫
How do you pronounce burr?
In American English /bɝ/; in British English /bɜː/.
How do you use burr in a sentence?
A burr stuck to my coat. The dog came home covered in burrs.
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