to bur
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9.9
- verb
- /bɜr/
- Specialized
- Engineers spent two hours carefully burring the sharp edges of each panel.
Examples
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He needs to bur the edges of this metal piece.
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Make sure you bur all components before starting the assembly process.
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After cutting the metal pipe, the worker had to bur the ends to prevent injury.
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After burring, the metal looked polished.
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He used a file to bur the metal until it was smooth.
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After cutting the wood, she needed to bur the edges to prevent splinters.
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The technician made sure to bur the rough spots on the machine part for a better finish.
Synonyms
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9.1
To remove rough edges left after cutting or drilling
Compounds
- US
1
7.8
A large oak tree from central and eastern North America with thick bark and fringed acorn cups
- Specialized
1
9.9
A plant with yellow flowers and prickly seeds that stick to fur or clothes
- Specialized
1
9.9
A marsh plant with long narrow leaves and round spiky fruits that stick to fur
- Specialized
A group of water plants with long grass-like leaves and round flower heads
A riverbank plant with leaves divided into three parts, small yellow flowers, and seeds that stick to fur
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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.