Word Games Pro Dictionary

burr

noun verb

Small bit used in dentistry or surgery

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
B
Ends with
R
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
6
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

bɝ

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. Small bit used in dentistry or surgery

noun

  1. Rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting

noun

  1. Rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece

noun

  1. Seed vessel having hooks or prickles

verb

  1. Remove the burrs from

Similar words

Synonyms

bur

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Keep exploring

C1 Words More vocabulary graded at C1. Learn C1 English Everything for C1 Advanced learners: the course, word lists, articles and practice. C1 Advanced Course Free lessons with examples, worksheets and quizzes. English Level Test Is this your level? Find out with a free test. Word Unscrambler Build words from mixed letters. Scrabble Finder Find playable words and scores.
Scroll to Top