burr

Noun

• small bit used in dentistry or surgery

• rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece

• United States politician who served as vice president under Jefferson; he mortally wounded his political rival Alexander Hamilton in a duel and fled south (1756-1836)

• rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting

• seed vessel having hooks or prickles

Verb

• remove the burrs from

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  bur , Burr , Aaron Burr