Burr

Pronunciation: /bɜːr/

Definitions of burr

noun a rough, prickly seed case or fruit that clings to fur or clothing

Example Sentences

A1 The burr on the sweater made it uncomfortable to wear.

A2 I accidentally brushed against a burr while hiking in the woods.

B1 The burr on the metal surface needed to be smoothed out with sandpaper.

B2 The burr on the edge of the paper cut my finger when I touched it.

C1 The machinist carefully removed the burr from the metal component to ensure a smooth finish.

C2 The burr on the fabric was causing friction and needed to be removed before sewing the garment.

verb to make a whirring noise like that of a burr

Example Sentences

A1 The cat burrs softly while being petted.

A2 I accidentally burr my finger on the hot stove.

B1 The machine burrs loudly as it starts up.

B2 The chainsaw burrs as it cuts through the wood.

C1 The engine of the car burrs smoothly as it accelerates.

C2 The violinist burrs the strings with precision and skill.

Examples of burr in a Sentence

formal The burr on the metal surface was carefully sanded down to create a smooth finish.

informal I always get a burr on my sweater when I walk through that bush.

slang Hey man, you've got a burr in your saddle about that issue.

figurative The burr of resentment between them only grew stronger over time.

Grammatical Forms of burr

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

Origin and Evolution of burr

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'burr' is believed to have originated from Old English, where it was used to refer to a rough edge or point on something, such as a plant or tool.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'burr' came to be used to describe a rough, prickly seed pod or fruit, such as those found on certain plants like burdock. It also evolved to refer to the sound made by some animals, like a burr of a cat or a burr of a frog.