burr Synonyms
Another word for burr
• noun (Context 1)
A prickly seed case or flower head of a plant that clings to animal fur or clothing.
"After walking through the overgrown meadow, she spent twenty minutes picking burrs off her wool socks."
• noun (Context 2)
A rough edge or ridge left on metal or another material after it has been cut, drilled, or stamped.
"The machinist used a fine file to smooth away the sharp ridge along the edge of the steel pipe."
• noun (Context 3)
A rough, strong pronouncing of the letter "r", especially as a uvular or alveolar trill characteristic of Scottish or Northumbrian speech.
"The actor spoke with a rich Scottish trill that captivated the theater audience."
• noun (Context 4)
A small rotary cutting tool or drill bit attached to a rotating shaft, used especially in dentistry, surgery, or metalworking.
"The dentist selected a diamond-coated bit to prepare the tooth for the crown."
• verb (Context 5)
To make a soft, continuous whirring or buzzing sound, or to pronounce the letter "r" with a rough trill.
"The cicadas burred steadily in the warm evening air while the guests dined on the patio."
• verb (Context 6)
To form a rough edge on metal or another material, or to remove rough edges from a surface.
"Dropping the chisel onto the concrete floor burred the corner of the blade."
• noun (Context 7)
A rounded knotty growth on the trunk or branch of a tree, prized for its intricately figured wood.
"The cabinetmaker crafted the jewelry box from a polished walnut burl."
Opposites of burr
The opposite of burr shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: