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burr (2)
burr
[
bur
]
(
plural
burrs
)
noun
Definition:
1.
whirring sound:
a whirring or buzzing sound
the steady burr of the machines downstairs
2.
rolled "r":
a rolled or trilled pronunciation of the "r" sound in some regional accents of English
[
Mid-18th century. Origin ?
]
burr
transitive and intransitive verb
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burr transitive and intransitive verb
