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burrs

/bɜːrz/

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noun

A tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner.

Examples :

"The woodworker admired the unusual patterns in the table leg caused by the burrs in the oak. "

nature plant biology

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Wood of a mottled veneer, usually cut from such a growth.

Examples :

"The antique table was admired for its beautiful burrs, giving the surface a unique and swirling pattern. "

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noun

A knot or lump in thread or cloth.

Examples :

"The old sweater had several burrs in the yarn, making it itchy to wear. "

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A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.

Examples :

"After playing in the woods, my dog had several burrs stuck in his fur. "

nature plant item

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A bur; a seed pod with sharp features that stick in fur or clothing.

Examples :

"After hiking in the forest, my dog was covered in burrs that I had to carefully pull out of his fur. "

plant seed nature environment biology

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A small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation.

Examples :

"The new metal keychain had sharp burrs around the edges where it was cut, so I filed them off to avoid scratching myself. "

material technical industry

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A 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.

Examples :

"The instructions for assembling the metal shelf said to place burrs between the bolt head and the frame to protect the painted surface from scratches. "

material technical machine part item industry

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A broad iron ring on a tilting lance just below the grip, to prevent the hand from slipping.

Examples :

"During the historical reenactment, the knight gripped his lance tightly, relying on the burrs to keep his hand secure from slipping during the joust. "

part weapon military

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noun

Examples :

"The toddler tugged playfully on his mother's burrs while she read him a story. "

body anatomy organ part

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noun

The knot at the bottom of an antler.

Examples :

"The deer's shed antlers showed distinct burrs where they had connected to its head. "

animal part biology nature

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noun

A rough humming sound.

Examples :

"The refrigerator motor gave off low, persistent burrs that kept me awake at night. "

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noun

Examples :

"The speech therapist helped him replace his typical American "r" sounds with the "burrs" common in French pronunciation. "

phonetics language sound

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A metal ring at the top of the hand-rest on a spear.

Examples :

"The craftsman carefully polished the spear, ensuring the burrs at the top of the hand-rest were smooth and comfortable for the warrior's grip. "

weapon part military