Burl

Pronunciation: /bɜrl/

Definitions of burl

noun a type of growth on a tree in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner

Example Sentences

A1 The burl on the tree trunk looked like a big knot.

A2 The woodworker used the burl to create a unique pattern in the table.

B1 The burl in the fabric gave it an interesting texture.

B2 The burl in the wood added character to the furniture.

C1 The burl in the stone was carefully polished to bring out its natural beauty.

C2 The artist used the burl in the sculpture to represent the complexity of nature.

Examples of burl in a Sentence

formal The artisan crafted a beautiful burl wood coffee table.

informal I found a cool burl on my hike in the forest.

slang Check out the sick burl on that skateboard ramp!

figurative The burl in the fabric of society represents a unique and valuable perspective.

Grammatical Forms of burl

• past tense: burred
• plural: burls
• comparative: more burl
• superlative: most burl
• present tense: burls
• future tense: will burl
• perfect tense: have burred
• continuous tense: is burling
• singular: burl
• positive degree: burl
• infinitive: to burl
• gerund: burling
• participle: burling

Origin and Evolution of burl

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'burl' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'burle' which meant a knot in wood or a rounded growth on a tree.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'burl' has come to refer to the unique and often beautiful patterns found in wood grain caused by the presence of a burl. It is now commonly used in woodworking and furniture making to describe these irregular growths in wood that are prized for their decorative qualities.