burr

Meaning

Synonyms

rotary file

knife grinder

sentus

Arctium

warble tone

engraving tool

upset metal

rough edge

blade grinder

sickle grinder

staple bolt

skin needling

flash burr

fringe selvedge

rough selvedge

knife stone

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/bɝ/
Etymology

From Middle English burre, perhaps related to Old English byrst (“bristle”). Cognate with Danish burre, borre (“burdock, burr”), Swedish borre (“sea-urchin”).

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