burr 1  (bûr)
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n.1. A rough edge or area remaining on material, such as metal, after it has been cast, cut, or drilled. tr.v. burred, burr·ing, burrs 1. To form a burr on. 2. To remove burrs from.
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burr 2 also bur  (bûr)
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n.1. A trilling of the letter r, usually made with the tip of the tongue and characteristic of Scottish speech. 2. A buzzing or whirring sound. v. burred, burr·ing, burrs also burs v.tr. To pronounce with a burr. v.intr.1. To speak with a burr. 2. To make a buzzing or whirring sound.
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bur 2  (bûr)
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