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BNC: 21302 COCA: 19813

burr

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
burr /ˈbɚ/ noun
plural burrs
burr
/ˈbɚ/
noun
plural burrs
Learner's definition of BURR
[count]
also bur : a rough covering of a nut or seed
◊ Burrs often have small hooks that stick to clothing and fur.芒刺,毛刺(覆盖于坚果或种子表面,常带有能钩住衣服和皮毛的小钩)
: a rough area on a piece of metal that is left after the metal is cut(金属切割后留下的)毛口,毛边
: a strong way of pronouncing r that is used by some speakers of English especially in northern England and in Scotland(尤指英格兰北方人及苏格兰人发音中)很重的r音usually singular通常用单数

a burr in/under the saddle

US, informal
: someone or something that is a constant cause of trouble or annoyance不断惹麻烦的人;令人讨厌的事物
BNC: 21302 COCA: 19813

burr

1 of 2

noun

1
usually bur
a
: a rough or prickly envelope of a fruit
b
: a plant that bears burs
2
a
: something that sticks or clings
a burr in the throat
b
3
: an irregular rounded mass
especially : a tree burl
4
: a thin ridge or area of roughness produced in cutting or shaping metal
5
a
: a trilled uvular \r\ as used by some speakers of English especially in northern England and in Scotland
b
: a tongue-point trill that is the usual Scottish \r\
6
a
: a small rotary cutting tool
b
usually bur : a bit used on a dental drill
7
: a rough humming sound : whir
burred adjective

burr

2 of 2

verb

burred; burring; burrs

intransitive verb

1
: to speak with a burr
2
: to make a whirring sound

transitive verb

1
: to pronounce with a burr
2
a
: to form into a projecting edge
b
: to remove burrs from
burrer noun

Example Sentences

Noun a tool that can cut through steel leaving a smooth edge and no burrs heard the burr of a distant engine Verb the pitch burred past the batter's ear
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Alithea has an accent, too, which is most definitely determinate in origin, being a Scottish burr. Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2022 At the climbing gym, young Elliot brings out one of these electric burr devices between burns on the Kilter Board and calmly tends to calluses on his palms and fingers. Alison Osius, Outside Online, 22 Aug. 2022 The rock could be as minor as a burr on a blade, but if it wasn’t eliminated or moved out of the way, the entire manufacturing process could be compromised. Lance Knight, Forbes, 13 June 2022 The soup that results is magnificently subtle, playing the delicate, fresh springlike taste of asparagus off the satisfying umami burr of the shiitake mushrooms. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 6 June 2022 This second book in the series features an ADHD heroine grappling with the messiness of her life and a silver fox swordmaker with a Scottish burr designed to give you chills. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Mar. 2022 Like the Bambino, investing in a good conical burr grinder to go alongside the Rancilio Silvia is key. Lauren Joseph, Bon Appétit, 24 Feb. 2022 It’s five inches wider and three inches longer than the Bambino and includes a conical burr grinder, along with a hot water wand. Lauren Joseph, Bon Appétit, 24 Feb. 2022 After a few months, my geekiest coffee friend directed me to a next-level setup: a Hario V60 pour-over coffee maker (which is also what Benchakul uses in his shop), a Baratza Encore burr grinder and a scale. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English burre; akin to Old English byrst bristle — more at bristle

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1798, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of burr was in the 14th century
BNC: 21302 COCA: 19813

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