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Vocabulary Entry
burr
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A rough or prickly seed case or plant part; a term used to describe a type of sound or an affectation in speech.
Example Sentences
"The burr on the seed got stuck to my sock as I walked through the field."
"The burr of his accent made it hard for me to understand him."
"She noticed a burr on the edge of the fabric."
V
verb
To make a sound with a low, vibrating quality; to speak in a gruff or indistinct manner.
Example Sentences
"He burred his words, making them difficult to decipher."
"As he burred the engine to life, the noise echoed in the quiet garage."
"The old man burred something about the weather while walking by."
A
adjective
Characterized by a rough or prickly texture.
Example Sentences
"The burr surface of the wood needed to be sanded smooth."
"She wore a burr coat that kept her warm in the winter."
"The burr edges of the metal could cut someone's skin."