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Words with a similar base: burr

'burr'

[bur.n.01] as in: seed vessel having hooks or prickles

'burr'

[burr.n.02] as in: rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting

'burr'

[burr.n.03] as in: 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)

'burr'

[burr.n.04] as in: rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece

'burr'

[bur.n.02] as in: small bit used in dentistry or surgery

'burr'

[bur.v.01] as in: remove the burrs from

Origins

					burr (English)
├── burl (English)
│   └── burle (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── burre (Middle English (1100-1500))