burr in Dutch
burr in Dutch is splinter, braam, brouwen — burr means a prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
burr in Dutch
splinter
A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.
braam
A small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation.
brouwen
(transitive) To pronounce with a uvular "r".
What does "burr" mean?
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noun A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
"The dog came back covered in burrs from the field."
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noun A strong, rolled pronunciation of the letter "r," or an accent marked by it.
"His soft Scottish burr made the story even more charming."
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verb To grind or smooth using a small rotating abrasive tool.
"The dentist used a burr to shape the cavity before filling it."
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burr in a sentence
- The dog came back covered in burrs from the field.
- His soft Scottish burr made the story even more charming.
- The dentist used a burr to shape the cavity before filling it.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "burr" in Dutch?
"burr" in Dutch is splinter, braam, brouwen. burr means: A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
How do you use "burr" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog came back covered in burrs from the field." In Dutch, "burr" is splinter, braam, brouwen.
Are there other ways to say "burr" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "burr": splinter, braam, brouwen.
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