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Definition of Burr
1. Noun. Seed vessel having hooks or prickles.
Generic synonyms: Pericarp, Seed Vessel
Specialized synonyms: Beggar-ticks, Spanish Needles
Derivative terms: Bur, Burry
2. Verb. Remove the burrs from.
3. Noun. Rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting.
4. Noun. 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).
5. Noun. Rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece.
6. Noun. Small bit used in dentistry or surgery.
Definition of Burr
1. n. A prickly seed vessel. See Bur, 1.
2. v. i. To speak with burr; to make a hoarse or guttural murmur.
Definition of Burr
1. Noun. A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter. ¹
2. Noun. A bur; a seed pod with sharp features that stick in fur or clothing. ¹
3. Noun. A small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation. ¹
4. Noun. A rough humming sound. ¹
5. Noun. A rolled "r". ¹
6. Verb. (transitive) To pronounce with a rolled "r". ¹
7. Verb. (intransitive) To make a rough humming sound. ¹
8. Noun. (obsolete) A metal ring at the top of the hand-rest on a spear. ¹
9. Noun. (British) (alternative spelling of burl) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Burr
1. to remove a rough edge from [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Burr
1. A rough or prickly propagule consisting of a seed or fruit and associated floral parts or bracts. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Burr
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