nounπShareA rough, prickly husk around the seeds or fruit of some plants."The dog came back from the park covered in burs, and it took me an hour to pick them all out of his fur. "plantseednatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of several plants having such husks."After hiking through the field, my dog was covered in burs sticking to his fur. "plantnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rotary cutting implement having a selection of variously shaped heads."The dentist used several different burs to carefully remove the decay from my tooth. "utensiltechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner."The woodworker carefully avoided the area with the burs on the oak plank, knowing they would be difficult to smooth. "plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWood of a mottled veneer, usually cut from such a growth."The cabinetmaker admired the burs in the antique table, noting the swirling patterns and rich, varied colors of the wood. "materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA knot or lump in thread or cloth."The sewing machine kept jamming because of the small burs in the thread. "materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter."The old wooden chair was uncomfortable because it had several burs sticking out. "plantnaturethingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bur; a seed pod with sharp features that stick in fur or clothing."After hiking in the field, the dog was covered in burs that we had to carefully pull out of its fur. "natureplantseedanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation."After cutting the metal sheet, John used a file to remove the sharp burs along the edge. "materialpartindustrytechnicalChat 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 metal worker carefully placed the burs on the rivets before flattening them to secure the pieces of steel together. "technicalmachinepartitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA broad iron ring on a tilting lance just below the grip, to prevent the hand from slipping."During the medieval reenactment, the knight gripped his tilting lance tightly, relying on the burs to keep his hand secure as he charged towards his opponent. "weaponsportmilitaryheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe ear lobe."She got her burs pierced at the jewelry store. "bodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe knot at the bottom of an antler."The deer's shed antlers, with their rough burs where they connected to its head, lay in the forest. "animalpartanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rough humming sound."The dentist's office filled with the high, piercing burs of the drill. "soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA uvular "r"."The French teacher explained that some speakers pronounce the letter "r" with burs, creating a sound different from the English "r". "phoneticslanguagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA metal ring at the top of the hand-rest on a spear."The knight gripped the spear tightly, his thumb resting comfortably against the burs at the top of the hand-rest. "weaponmilitarypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
