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Klette — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • burdock noun A prickly plant in the genus Arctium that flowers every two years.
  • burr noun A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
  • dock noun A structure at a harbor where ships load, unload, or are repaired.
  • sticker noun A small piece of paper or plastic with an adhesive back, used for decoration or labeling.

Senses

Klette is used for these senses in English:

  • burdock Any of the species of biennial thistles in the genus Arctium.
  • burr (engineering) A revolving disk or cone with abrasive surfaces used to grind hard products in a grinder or mill.
  • dock A burdock plant, or the leaves of that plant.
  • sticker Something or someone that sticks (pierces, or adheres).

burr — full definition

  1. noun A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
  2. noun A strong, rolled pronunciation of the letter "r," or an accent marked by it.
  3. verb To grind or smooth using a small rotating abrasive tool.
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