burl
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8.7
- noun
- /bɜrl/
- Specialized
:
burl
- Lester had said that the original walls were mahogany with inlays of burl, and I was eager to uncover this architectural treasure.
- walnut burl
- burl wood
- maple burl
Examples
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The craftsman carefully selected a piece of burl for his project, knowing it would add an exquisite touch to the final product.
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She opened her leather bag, took out a barlow knife, reached up, and cut into the burl.
Fiction book (2001) -
She found a burl above her head.
Fiction book (2001) -
He was sitting on the edge of his bed; he had pulled the redwood burl coffee table over and set up the machine on it.
Fiction book (1998) -
Most western furniture is crafted using western woods like juniper, burl, and pine.
Blog text (17) -
It had many knobs and burls on it.
Fiction book (2001) -
The artist created a beautiful table from a slab of burl wood, showcasing its unique patterns.
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As we walked through the forest, we marveled at the large burls protruding from the trunks of the ancient trees.
How Distinctive
- Specialized
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8.7
62
3.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
The noun burl for the rounded growth on a tree comes from an old word for a 'bump' or knot, like a burr, and that is why burl wood is prized for its strange, beautiful grain patterns.