Burrs Meaning in English
word · lemma: burr
Definition
'Burrs' are rough, prickly seed cases from certain plants that easily stick to fur and clothes. In metalwork, 'burrs' are small rough edges left on metal after cutting or drilling.
Usage & Nuances
'Burrs' is mainly used for prickly plant seeds and metalworking. Common phrases: 'covered in burrs', 'remove burrs from metal'. Not used for general roughness—specific to seeds and metal edges.
Example Sentences
The dog’s fur was full of burrs after the walk in the field.
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Be careful, your pants have some burrs stuck to them.
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He used a file to remove the sharp burrs from the metal edge.
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My socks got covered in tiny burrs after that short hike.
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If you don’t brush out the burrs quickly, they’re really hard to remove later.
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Watch out for burrs when you’re walking through tall grass—they stick to everything!
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