burr

noun

1. A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.

2. A bur; a seed pod with sharp features that stick in fur or clothing.

3. A small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation.

4. A thin flat piece of metal, formed from a sheet by punching; a small washer put on the end of a rivet before it is swaged down.

5. A broad iron ring on a tilting lance just below the grip, to prevent the hand from slipping.

6. The ear lobe.

7. A burr knot or burl.

8. The knot at the bottom of an antler.

9. engineeringA revolving disk or cone with abrasive surfaces used to grind hard products in a grinder or mill.

10. A rough humming sound.

11. A uvular "r" sound, or (by extension) an accent characterized by this sound.

12. historicA metal ring at the top of the hand-rest on a spear. <!--Prior quote:#*:

13. Seed vessel having hooks or pricklesplant

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14. Rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting

Alternative spelling of burl

verb

1. engineeringTo grind using a burr (revolving disk or cone with abrasive surfaces).

2. To pronounce with a uvular "r".

3. To make a rough humming sound.

4. Remove the burrs from

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