burr - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

small bit used in dentistry or surgery

Synonyms

• bur
• burr

More generic

• bit

Related

• burr drill
• dentist's drill

Noun

rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting

Synonyms

• burr

More generic

• projection

Noun

rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece

Synonyms

• burr

More generic

• power tool

Noun

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)

Synonyms

• Aaron Burr
• Burr

Noun

seed vessel having hooks or prickles

Synonyms

• bur
• burr

More generic

• pericarp
• seed vessel

More specific

• Spanish needles
• beggar-ticks

Verb

remove the burrs from

Synonyms

• bur
• burr

More generic

• remove
• take
• take away
• withdraw

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