burr in English

noun

1

a rough sounding of the sound r , especially with a uvular trill (a “French r ”) as in certain Northern England accents.

The Scotch-Irish are unlikely to share speech patterns and the characteristic burr (a distinctive trilled ‘r’) with the Scots.

2

a rough edge or ridge left on an object (especially of metal) by the action of a tool or machine.

When done, give the wall a light sanding to knock down any burrs or ridges.

3

a small rotary cutting tool with a shaped end, used chiefly in woodworking and dentistry.

He or she then uses the shaver burr to reshape the head/neck junction to restore normal head/neck offset, which eliminates impingement.

4

a siliceous rock used for millstones.

The urban manufacturers in Edinburgh and Glasgow usually made up their millstones from a centre-piece of indigenous rock with radial French burr segments around it.

5

a ring of bone at the base of a deer's antler.

To make a comb the craftsman first cut off the tines or points and the burr (the swelling where the antler joined the skull) leaving just the beam (main part of the antler).

verb

1

speak with an accent in which the sound r is trilled.

“I like to have a purrrpose,” she burrs

2

form a rough edge on (metal).

the handles were fixed by rivets burred over on the shield's front

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