The meaning of Bur

noun

See burr (sense 2 of the noun, sense 3 of the noun, sense 5 of the noun, sense 6 of the noun).

abbreviation

Burma (international vehicle registration).

abbreviation

Burma (myanmar) (international vehicle registration).

noun

A whirring sound, such as a phone ringing tone or the sound of cogs turning.

noun

A rough edge or ridge left on an object (especially of metal) by the action of a tool or machine.

noun

A small rotary cutting tool with a shaped end, used chiefly in woodworking and dentistry.

noun

A siliceous rock used for millstones.

noun

A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to clothing and animal fur.

noun

Denoting wood containing knots or other growths which show a pattern of dense swirls in the grain when sawn, used for veneers and other decorative woodwork.

Usage examples:

Burr walnut

noun

The coronet of a deer's antler.

noun

Another spelling of burr