Burr (Noun)
Meaning 1
Rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The machinist used a small rotary burr to smooth out the rough edges on the metal pipe.
- After cutting the plastic, the fabricator used a deburring burr to remove the excess material.
- The burr was carefully selected to match the curve of the wooden part to avoid scratching the surface.
- A diamond-coated burr was used to remove the rust and corrosion from the old metal beam.
- The precision lathe was equipped with a variety of interchangeable burrs for different materials and edge finishes.
Meaning 2
Seed vessel having hooks or prickles.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cocklebur seed had a particularly pesky burr that clung to her clothes for miles after their hike.
- Farmers have long been plagued by the invasive weed, whose seed pods were equipped with tiny, stubborn burrs that easily dispersed on the wind.
- When brushing past a wild rose bush, he caught a seed burr on his sock and couldn't dislodge it.
- Gardening enthusiasts knew to be on the lookout for seeds that dispersed with a prickly burr, a hallmark of invasive plant species.
- Many modern lawns suffer infestations of seed-laden grassy weeds whose hard-to-eradicate burrs wreak havoc on gardens for years to come.
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Meaning 3
Rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The machinist carefully deburred the edge of the metal plate to smooth out the rough surface.
- After drilling the hole, a small burr was left on the underside of the workpiece that needed to be removed.
- The engineer used a file to remove the burr that had formed on the edge of the cut metal pipe.
- The manufacturing process was improved by adding a deburring step to remove the burr left by the cutting tool.
- The burr on the edge of the plastic part was causing it to catch on other components, so it needed to be removed before assembly.
Meaning 4
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).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.