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burrs Definition and Meaning in English (burrs definition)

noun
Synonyms:stickersprickles
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Burrs definition: Small, prickly seed cases or dry fruits that cling to clothing or animal fur, often causing irritation.

Definitions of Burrs

  1. 1noun

    Small, prickly seed cases or dry fruits that cling to clothing or animal fur, often causing irritation.

  2. 2noun

    Rough or sharp edges left on metal, wood, or other material after it has been cut, drilled, or cast.

Example Sentences

casual

“After walking through the tall grass, her socks were covered in burrs.”

business

“The engineer used a special tool to remove the burrs from the machined part.”

Synonyms

stickersprickles

Antonyms

smoothnessevenness

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past participleburred
gerundburring
nounburr

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Burrs definition: Small, prickly seed cases or dry fruits that cling to clothing or animal fur, often causing irritation.
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'Burrs' translates to 'burrs' in English. Burrs definition: Small, prickly seed cases or dry fruits that cling to clothing or animal fur, often causing irritation.
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