Bur

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:5 ptsWWF:7 pts3 letters

Definition of Bur

noun

A rough, prickly husk around the seeds or fruit of some plants.
Any of several plants having such husks.
A rotary cutting implement having a selection of variously shaped heads.

noun

A tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner.
Wood of a mottled veneer, usually cut from such a growth.
A knot or lump in thread or cloth.

noun

A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.
A bur; a seed pod with sharp features that stick in fur or clothing.
A small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation.
A thin flat piece of metal, formed from a sheet by punching; a small washer put on the end of a rivet before it is swaged down.
A broad iron ring on a tilting lance just below the grip, to prevent the hand from slipping.

noun

A rough humming sound.
A uvular "r".

noun

A metal ring at the top of the hand-rest on a spear.

Anagrams of Bur

Exact Anagrams

2 words using all 3 letters:

Words You Can Make

2 words can be made from the letters in "bur":

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Related Word Patterns

BU...Words starting with "bu"...URWords ending with "ur"All 3-letter words Unscramble "bur"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

bursticker

Rhyming Words

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