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Burr

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.
2.NounAlternative form of bur (“rough, prickly husk around the seeds or fruit of some plants”).
3.NounA small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation.
"You left a bunch of burrs on those parts yesterday. You've already been told not to miss the deburring operation."
4.NounA thin flat piece of metal, formed from a sheet by punching; a small washer put on the end of a rivet before it is swaged down.
5.NounA broad iron ring on a tilting lance just below the grip, to prevent the hand from slipping.
6.NounA metal ring at the top of the hand-rest on a spear.
7.NounThe ear lobe.
8.NounA burr knot or burl.
9.NounThe knot at the bottom of an antler.
10.NounA revolving disk or cone with abrasive surfaces used to grind hard products in a grinder or mill.
"burr grinder"
11.VerbTo grind using a burr (revolving disk or cone with abrasive surfaces).
12.NounA rough humming sound.
13.NounA uvular "r" sound, or an accent characterized by this sound.
14.VerbTo pronounce with a uvular "r".
15.VerbTo make a rough humming sound.
16.NounSynonym of brough (“halo around the sun or moon”)
17.NounAlternative spelling of burl.
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