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to bur

to bur

1 9.9
To remove sharp, rough edges from metal by filing or grinding
  • verb
  • /bɜr/
  • Specialized
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  • Engineers spent two hours carefully burring the sharp edges of each panel.

Examples

  • He needs to bur the edges of this metal piece.

  • Make sure you bur all components before starting the assembly process.

  • After cutting the metal pipe, the worker had to bur the ends to prevent injury.

  • After burring, the metal looked polished.

  • He used a file to bur the metal until it was smooth.

  • After cutting the wood, she needed to bur the edges to prevent splinters.

  • The technician made sure to bur the rough spots on the machine part for a better finish.

Synonyms

to burr
vsto bur
  • Specialized
9.1

To remove rough edges left after cutting or drilling

focuses on using filing or grinding as the usual removal method

Compounds

bur grass
  • Specialized
9.9

A grass with spiny seeds that stick to animals and can hurt bare feet

bur marigold
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant with yellow flowers and prickly seeds that stick to fur or clothes

bur oak
  • US
7.8

A large oak tree from central and eastern North America with thick bark and fringed acorn cups

bur reed
  • Specialized
9.9

A marsh plant with long narrow leaves and round spiky fruits that stick to fur

bur-reed family
  • Specialized
9.6

A group of water plants with long grass-like leaves and round flower heads

9.9

A plant with prickly stems and yellow flowers that grows in fields

9.9

A coarse weed with spiny seeds that stick to animals or clothing

A riverbank plant with leaves divided into three parts, small yellow flowers, and seeds that stick to fur

How Smooth

to bur
  • Specialized
1 9.9
to file
7 5.1
to grind
61 2.4

Surface Forms

bur infinitive
burred past
burred past participle
burring present participle
burs third person singular

Etymology

Bur (verb) comes from the noun burr, which meant a 'rough edge' or small projection. So to bur something is to remove those sharp bits by filing or grinding, making the material smooth and safe.