burr

Example Sentences

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The researchers compare the shape to the spiky burrs that cling stubbornly to shoes and clothing outdoors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026

She collected people like her dog collected burrs — random encounters in the park that somehow stuck.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

You can cut the pipe, remove any burrs and push onto the end of the pipe push-to-connect fittings.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2023

Crowds from the town followed behind Mr Taylor as part of the celebration with many taking the fallen burrs as good luck.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2021

Beetle liked to watch the cat stretching in the sunshine, combing his belly with his tongue, chewing the burrs and stubble out from between his toes.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman