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BURR

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Burr.

Burr - as a noun

United states politician who served as vice president under jefferson; he mortally wounded his political rival alexander hamilton in a duel and fled south (1756-1836)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aaron burr

Seed vessel having hooks or prickles

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bur5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pericarp14seed vessel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting

Rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece

Small bit used in dentistry or surgery

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bur5

Burr - as a verb

Remove the burrs from

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bur5

Example Sentences

"I brushed against the bush and got a burr stuck in my hair."
"The hiker had to stop frequently to remove burrs from his socks."
"The burr of the chainsaw could be heard from a distance."
"The sheep's wool was matted with burrs."
"She wore a hat adorned with colorful burrs."
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Word Game Points

Is BURR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, burr is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BURR has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is BURR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, burr is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BURR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is BURR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, burr is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BURR has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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