Bur (Verb)
Meaning
Remove the burrs from.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- She began to bur the thistles to stop them spreading seeds in the garden.
- The farmer had to bur each of the wool fleeces after shearing to improve quality.
- Gently bur the leaves around the stem to avoid damaging the succulent plant.
- When preparing deer hides for tanning, bur the rough edges to prevent uneven finish.
- Before sending the wool to the mill, the shepherd had to bur the raw fleece manually.