What does BURLS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A small knot or lump in wool, cloth, or a similar material.
• A rounded knotty growth on a tree, caused by the presence of a dormant bud or shoot, from which a new branch grows.

Pronunciations:

• US: /bɝlz/
• UK: /bɜːlz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "burls" originated in the 16th century, from the Middle English word "burle" or "bur", meaning "a rough, knotty protuberance". It is primarily used to describe a rounded knotty growth on a tree, caused by the presence of a dormant bud or shoot, from which a new branch grows. It is also used to describe small knots or lumps in wool, cloth, or a similar material.

Synonyms:

• Knots
• Bumps
• Protuberances

Related Words:

• Burly
• Burps
• Burns
• Burst
• Burka

Example Sentences:

• The carpenter used a burl from the tree to make a beautiful wooden bowl.
• The sweater had a few burls in the fabric, but it was still wearable.