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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Bur' in a Sentence

"A rough, prickly covering around the seeds of certain plants, such as the chestnut or burdock." more

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The hiker brushed against the bushes, and a bur clung to his pants.
The little girl got a bur stuck to her socks while playing in the meadow.
The bur of a chestnut can be quite sharp, so handling it requires care.
The bur's sharp edges made it difficult to handle without gloves.

Bur

bur
nounA rough, prickly covering around the seeds of certain plants, such as the chestnut or burdock.

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Last Updated On: June 19, 2024
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