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 rough humming sound. / A uvular "r" sound, or (by extension) an accent characterized by this sound.

(transitive) To pronounce with a uvular "r". / (intransitive) To make a rough humming sound.

(historical) A metal ring at the top of the hand-rest on a spear. / 1724, John Guillim, A Display of Heraldry: / burr or ring of iron behind the hand / 1819, Abraham Rees, The Cyclopaedia:

(Britain) Alternative spelling of burl

plural of burr

A surname. / An unincorporated community in Florida Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. / An unincorporated community in Ripley County, Missouri.

burrstone

plural of burr millstone

Alternative form of bur oak