1. a rough edge or ridge left on metal or other material after cutting or drilling
2. a seed case or flower head with hooks or prickles that stick to clothing or fur
3. a pronunciation of the letter ‘r’ with a rolling or trilling sound

1. to form a rough edge on something
2. to speak with a rolling ‘r’ sound

Examples

• The machinist filed away the burr from the metal edge.
• Burrs from the thistle plant stuck to my socks during the hike.
• She spoke with a slight Scottish burr in her voice.
• The drill bit burred the hole’s edge.
• He burrs his r’s when he gets excited.
• Remove any burrs before painting the surface.
• The dog’s fur was full of burrs after running through the field.