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burr in Norwegian

burr in Norwegian is skarre-r — burr means a prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.

burr in Norwegian

skarre-r
noun
A uvular "r" sound, or (by extension) an accent characterized by this sound.

What does "burr" mean?

  1. noun A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
    "The dog came back covered in burrs from the field."
  2. 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."
  3. 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 Norwegian?

"burr" in Norwegian is skarre-r. 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 Norwegian, "burr" is skarre-r.

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