to burr

Examples

• All

• You need to burr the edges of the metal piece.

• The technician burred the sharp edges carefully.

• Before painting the frame, make sure to burr all the cut edges thoroughly.

• It's important to burr the metal after drilling to prevent injuries.

• After cutting the metal, it is important to burr the edges for safety and smoothness.

• The machinist took extra care to burr the pieces before final assembly.

• Before painting the surface, make sure to burr any sharp spots left from machining.

Synonyms

S

to scrape

vsto burr

62 1.2

To rub material off a surface with something hard or sharp

targets small sharp edges specifically after cutting or drilling

B

to bur

vsto burr

• Specialized

1 9.9

To remove sharp, rough edges from metal by filing or grinding

is done after cutting or drilling to remove sharp edges

Idioms

A

a burr in someone's saddle

• Archaic

8.6

A small problem that keeps annoying someone

Compounds

B

burr drill

• Specialized

7.7

A small fast drill dentists use to cut and shape teeth

B

burr marigold

9.2

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

C

cockle-burr

• US

9.7

A prickly plant with small spiny balls that stick to clothes or animal fur

How Smooth

to polish

46 1.1

to burr

• Specialized

9.1

to file

7 5.1

Surface Forms

Etymology