burr
To grind using a burrTo grind using a burr (revolving disk or cone with abrasive surfaces).
» Not everybody knows what burrs are.
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3 senses(transitive)To grind using a burr (revolving disk or cone with abrasive surfaces).
(transitive)To pronounce with a uvular "r".
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карта́витьkartávitʹ, грасси́роватьgrassírovatʹ
грасируватиhrasyruvaty
(intransitive)To make a rough humming sound.
- remove the burrs from
Examples
11 sentencesNot everybody knows what burrs are.
A tiger surprised by a hedgehog will bow before the chestnut burrs.
Burr decided not to wait for an answer.
Burr made secret deals with a number of people.
First, remove the burrs.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English burre, perhaps related to Old English byrst (“bristle”). Cognate withFrom Middle English burre, perhaps related to Old English byrst (“bristle”). Cognate with Danish burre, borre (“burdock, burr”), Swedish borre (“sea-urchin”).
Onomatopoeic, influenced by bur. Compare to French bruire.
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Forms
burrs, burring, burred, burredSynonyms
1 synonyms- remove the burrs from:bur
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle