Difference between Bur and Burr

What is the difference between Bur and Burr?

Bur as a noun is a rough, prickly husk around the seeds or fruit of some plants. while Burr as a noun is a sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.

Bur

Part of speech: noun

Definition: 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.

Burr

Part of speech: noun

Definition: 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 rolled "r".A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To pronounce with a rolled "r".To make a rough humming sound.

We hope you now know whether to use Bur or Burr in your sentence.

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