Associations to the word «Bur»

Wiktionary

BUR, noun. A rough, prickly husk around the seeds or fruit of some plants.
BUR, noun. Any of several plants having such husks.
BUR, noun. A rotary cutting implement having a selection of variously shaped heads.
BUR, noun. Alternative form of burr (small piece of material)
BUR BLOCK, noun. A block (cuboid) with holes in it of varying sizes, designed for various-sized burs (drill bits).
BUR BLOCKS, noun. Plural of bur block
BUR MARIGOLD, noun. A plant, the beggar's ticks.
BUR MARIGOLDS, noun. Plural of bur marigold
BUR OAK, noun. Quercus macrocarpa.

Dictionary definition

BUR, noun. Seed vessel having hooks or prickles.
BUR, noun. Small bit used in dentistry or surgery.
BUR, verb. Remove the burrs from.

Wise words

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