Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

burred

Adjective

/bɜrd/

Definition

Covered with or having small, rough projections; often refers to a texture that is uneven or prickly. It can also describe a condition in which something is blurred or obscured.

Examples

The burred surface of the old tree made it hard to grip.
After the machining process, the metal piece had a burred edge that needed smoothing.

Meaning

To have a rough or prickly texture, making it difficult to touch or handle comfortably. It can also refer to a visual aspect that is unclear or indistinct.