noun
plural burrs
[count] also bur :a rough covering of a nut or seed
Burrs often have small hooks that stick to clothing and fur.
a rough area on a piece of metal that is left after the metal is cut
a strong way of pronouncing r that is used by some speakers of English especially in northern England and in Scotland - usually singular
a burr in/under the saddle
US informal :someone or something that is a constant cause of trouble or annoyance
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