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bur

Pronunciation: [bɜr]

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Learn how to use bur in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “nature”

(noun) a bur is a prickly seed or seed pod from certain plants that sticks to clothes or fur. These little sticky balls are nature's way of spreading seeds.

Example

I found a bur stuck to my socks after playing in the field.

Example

There were no burs on the smooth blanket we used for the picnic.

Example

Do you see any burs on the dog's fur after our walk?

Context: “mechanics”

(noun) in tools, a bur is a small, rotating tool or part that helps cut or shape materials. It's often used in drills or grinders to make things smooth or to create shapes.

Example

The carpenter used a bur to shape the wood for the new table.

Example

Without a bur, it was hard to get the edges of the wood smooth.

Example

Which bur do you think works best for cutting metal?

How to pronounce bur

Pronunciation: [bɜr]

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