What does BURRS mean?

burrs

Parts of Speech: noun (plural)

Definitions:

1. Small, prickly, and barbed seed pods or clinging fruits of certain plants, such as burdock or chestnut.
2. The rough edge left on metal after cutting, drilling, or punching.

Pronunciations:

• US: /bɝrz/
• UK: /bɜːz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "burrs" originated from the Old Norse word "bjorr" which means rough or prickly. It has been in use since the 14th century to describe the prickly seed pods of certain plants. The term is also used in metalworking to describe the rough edge left on metal after cutting, drilling, or punching.

Synonyms:

• Prickles
• Thorns
• Spines
• Barbs

Related Words:

• Burin
• Burly
• Burns
• Burst
• Buret

Example Sentences:

1. She brushed against the burrs and got several stuck in her clothes.
2. The metal had burrs along the edge after being cut with a saw.