What is another word for bur?

Pronunciation: [bˈɜː] (IPA)

A bur is a type of rough, prickly seed pod found on certain plants, such as burdock and cocklebur. It can also refer to a knot or rough spot in wood. Synonyms for bur include burl, thorn, prickle, spike, barb, splinter, snag, and roughness. These words all convey the idea of something sharp or irregular and can be used interchangeably with bur depending on the context. For example, a splinter in your finger is a type of bur, while a burl on a piece of furniture adds character and texture. It's always helpful to have a variety of synonyms at your disposal to add depth and nuance to your writing.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      Bour.

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Usage examples for Bur

"My dear Melbourne," wrote Lord John, "I have seen Spencer, who says that we could not have done otherwise than we have done as gentlemen, but that bur difficulties with the Radicals are not diminished...."
"Lady-John-Russell"
MacCarthy, Desmond
"Not quite," answered the woman; "bur never mind them now.
"My Little Lady"
Eleanor Frances Poynter
The time was, sir, when my brother Ned and I were two poor, simple-hearted boys, wandering almost barefoot to seek bur fortunes.
"The World's Greatest Books, Vol III"
Arthur Mee and J.A. Hammerton, Eds.

Famous quotes with Bur

  • He who owns a veteran bur oak owns more than a tree. He owns a historical library, and a reserved seat in the theater of evolution. To the discerning eye, his farm is labeled with the badge and symbol of the prairie war.
    Aldo Leopold

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