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burr in Spanish

burr in Spanish is astilla, esquirla, limadura — burr means a prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.

burr in Spanish

astilla
noun
A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.
esquirla
noun
A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.
limadura
noun
A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.
erre francesa
noun
A uvular "r" sound, or (by extension) an accent characterized by this sound.
rebaba
noun
A small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation.
filván
noun
A small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation.
cadillo
noun
(engineering) A revolving disk or cone with abrasive surfaces used to grind hard products in a grinder or mill.
muela
noun
(engineering) A revolving disk or cone with abrasive surfaces used to grind hard products in a grinder or mill.
arrastrar las erres
verb
(transitive) To pronounce with a uvular "r".

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 Spanish?

"burr" in Spanish is astilla, esquirla, limadura. 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 Spanish, "burr" is astilla, esquirla, limadura.

Are there other ways to say "burr" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 9 translations listed for "burr": astilla, esquirla, limadura, erre francesa, rebaba, filván.

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