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1. burr

noun. ['ˈbɝː'] seed vessel having hooks or prickles.

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  • burr (English)
  • burl (English)
  • burle (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • burre (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. cockle-burr

noun. any coarse weed of the genus Xanthium having spiny burrs.

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3. burr-headed

adjective. having a head of straight hair cut very short (hence bristly).

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4. burr

noun. ['ˈbɝː'] rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting.

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  • burr (English)
  • burl (English)
  • burle (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • burre (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. burr

noun. ['ˈbɝː'] small bit used in dentistry or surgery.

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  • burr (English)
  • burl (English)
  • burle (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • burre (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. burr

noun. ['ˈbɝː'] rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece.

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  • burr (English)
  • burl (English)
  • burle (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • burre (Middle English (1100-1500))

7. burr

verb. ['ˈbɝː'] remove the burrs from.

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  • burr (English)
  • burl (English)
  • burle (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • burre (Middle English (1100-1500))
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