burr (n.)

  1. seed vessel having hooks or prickles

    [ Syn: bur ]

  2. rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting

  3. United States politician who served as vice president under Jefferson; he mortally wounded his political rival Alexander Hamilton in a duel and fled south (1756-1836)

    [ Syn: burr , aaron burr ]

  4. rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece

  5. small bit used in dentistry or surgery

    [ Syn: bur ]

    burr (v.)

  1. remove the burrs from

    [ Syn: bur ]

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