nounπShareA rough, prickly husk around the seeds or fruit of some plants."The dog came inside covered in burs after running through the field. "plantseednatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of several plants having such husks."After our hike in the woods, we had to pick several bur plants off the dog's fur. "plantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rotary cutting implement having a selection of variously shaped heads."The dentist used a small, spinning bur to smooth out the filling on my tooth. "utensildevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner."The woodworker carefully avoided the large bur on the otherwise smooth walnut plank, knowing it would be difficult to work with. "plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWood of a mottled veneer, usually cut from such a growth."The antique desk was admired for its beautiful bur, which gave the wood a unique swirling pattern. "materialartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA knot or lump in thread or cloth."While knitting, she noticed a small bur in the yarn and carefully untangled it. "materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter."After working with the old wooden fence, I felt a sharp bur in my finger. "natureplantthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bur; a seed pod with sharp features that stick in fur or clothing."After hiking through the field, the dog's fur was covered in burs. "plantseednatureenvironmentbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation."After using the can opener, I noticed a sharp bur on the lid's edge. "technicalindustrymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The instructions said to use a bur on each rivet to secure the metal sign to the wooden post. "materialtechnicalmachinepartindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA broad iron ring on a tilting lance just below the grip, to prevent the hand from slipping."The knight carefully placed his hand on the bur of his lance before charging into battle. "weaponmilitarysportitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe ear lobe."My grandmother pinched my bur playfully when I gave her a hug. "anatomybodyphysiologyorganpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe knot at the bottom of an antler."The deer hunter carefully examined the bur on the antler to determine its age. "anatomyanimalbodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rough humming sound."The dentist's drill made a loud, high-pitched bur in my ear. "soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA uvular "r"."The professor noticed a slight bur in the student's pronunciation of the word "brother." "phoneticslanguagelinguisticssoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA metal ring at the top of the hand-rest on a spear."The warrior gripped the spear tightly, his hand resting comfortably against the smooth bur at the top of the hand-rest. "militaryweaponpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading