Synonyms and Antonyms for burr

1. burr (n.)

seed vessel having hooks or prickles

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2. cockle-burr (n.)

any coarse weed of the genus Xanthium having spiny burrs

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3. burr-headed (adj.)

having a head of straight hair cut very short (hence bristly)

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4. burr (n.)

rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting

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5. burr (n.)

small bit used in dentistry or surgery

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6. burr (v.)

remove the burrs from

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7. burr (n.)

rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece

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8. Burr (n.)

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)

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