cocklebur

[ˈkɑːkəlbɜːr]

cocklebur Definition

a type of weed with prickly burrs that stick to clothing or animal fur.

Using cocklebur: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cocklebur" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dog's fur was covered in cockleburs after running through the field.

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    Cockleburs can be harmful to livestock if ingested.

  • Example

    I spent hours picking cockleburs out of my clothes after hiking through the woods.

cocklebur Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cocklebur

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Summary: cocklebur in Brief

'Cocklebur' [ˈkɑːkəlbɜːr] is a type of weed with prickly burrs that easily attach to clothing or animal fur. It can be harmful to livestock if ingested and can be difficult to remove from clothing or hair, as seen in 'I spent hours picking cockleburs out of my clothes after hiking through the woods.'