burr in Irish
burr in Irish is burra — burr means a prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
burr in Irish
burra
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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What is "burr" in Irish?
"burr" in Irish is burra. 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 Irish, "burr" is burra.
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