bur Definition
- 1a prickly seed case or flower head that clings to clothes or animal fur
- 2a rough edge or ridge left on metal by a cutting tool
Using bur: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bur" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The dog came back from the woods with burrs in its fur.
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The burr on the metal made it difficult to handle.
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She carefully removed the burrs from her sweater.
bur Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: bur in Brief
A 'bur' [bɜːr] is a prickly seed case or flower head that sticks to clothes or animal fur, or a rough edge or ridge left on metal by a cutting tool. Examples include 'The dog came back from the woods with burrs in its fur.' and 'The burr on the metal made it difficult to handle.'
