1. to remove burrs or rough edges from (a surface, object, or material)
Usage: transitive verb; commonly used in manufacturing and metalworking

Examples

• The machinist had to deburr the metal parts before assembly.
• After cutting the plastic sheet, we deburred the edges to prevent injury.
• The manufacturer uses a tumbler to deburr hundreds of components daily.
• She carefully deburred the casting with a file.
• Deburring is an essential step in producing high-quality metal fasteners.