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burr

UK/bʌr/ US/bɝ/ uncommon uk
noun (5) verb (1)

noun

1.

seed vessel having hooks or prickles

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3.

United States politician who served as Vice President under Jefferson; he mortally wounded his political rival Alexander Hamilton in a duel and fled south (1756-1836)

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4.

rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece

5.

small bit used in dentistry or surgery

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verb

1.

remove the burrs from

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Origin

From Middle English burre, perhaps related to Old English byrst (“bristle”). Cognate with Danish burre, borre (“burdock, burr”), Swedish borre (“sea-urchin”).

Phrases

  • buffalo burr
  • burr cell
  • burr cucumber
  • burr gherkin
  • burr grinder
  • burr hole
  • burr in one's saddle
  • burr mill

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