English dictionary

burr

/b/[@]/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

seed vessel having hooks or prickles

noun.plant

Synonyms bur

Source: WordNet 3.0
rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
United States politician who served as vice president under Jefferson; he mortally wounded his political rival Alexander Hamilton in a duel and fled south (1756-1836)

noun.person

Synonyms aaron burr

Source: WordNet 3.0
rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
small bit used in dentistry or surgery

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
A prickly seed vessel. See <u>Bur</u>, 1.

noun

Source: webster1913

remove the burrs from

verb.change

Source: WordNet 3.0
To speak with burr; to make a hoarse or guttural murmur.

verb

Source: webster1913