burr in Portuguese
burr in Portuguese is rotacismo, rebarba, carrapicho — burr means a prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
burr in Portuguese
rotacismo
A uvular "r" sound, or (by extension) an accent characterized by this sound.
rebarba
A small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation.
carrapicho
(engineering) A revolving disk or cone with abrasive surfaces used to grind hard products in a grinder or mill.
ouriço
(engineering) A revolving disk or cone with abrasive surfaces used to grind hard products in a grinder or mill.
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 Portuguese?
"burr" in Portuguese is rotacismo, rebarba, carrapicho. 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 Portuguese, "burr" is rotacismo, rebarba, carrapicho.
Are there other ways to say "burr" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "burr": rotacismo, rebarba, carrapicho, ouriço.
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