as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
heard the burr of a distant engine
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as in to hum
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
the pitch burred past the batter's ear
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Recent Examples of burr
Paul Caputo, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Never wash the burr of your coffee grinder in water.
—Gemma Johnstone, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
Instead of going all Edward Scissorhands on your beans, a burr grinder breaks them down into a consistent, sandy pile by methodically rotating them against an abrasive surface, resulting in a better ground coffee and ultimately, a better cup of coffee.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 17 July 2024
For those that aren’t aware, burl (also known as burr) is the result of a deformity that typically appears on the trunk or branch of a tree when it’s stressed from an injury or infection—the knots are just bud tissue that hasn’t sprouted into foliage or blossomed into a beautiful twig.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2024
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Noun
The cabinet’s polished burr walnut and stained glass design are inspired by the original art-deco interiors of Gleneagles and the vintage elegance of early train carriages.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Never wash the burr of your coffee grinder in water.
—Gemma Johnstone, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
Instead of going all Edward Scissorhands on your beans, a burr grinder breaks them down into a consistent, sandy pile by methodically rotating them against an abrasive surface, resulting in a better ground coffee and ultimately, a better cup of coffee.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 17 July 2024
For those that aren’t aware, burl (also known as burr) is the result of a deformity that typically appears on the trunk or branch of a tree when it’s stressed from an injury or infection—the knots are just bud tissue that hasn’t sprouted into foliage or blossomed into a beautiful twig.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2024
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The room seemed to hum with the cacophony of love stories converging in one place.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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The stage was right in front of the chamfered corner of the Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona, a reminder that one of the city’s most historic and celebrated hotels continues to hum as ever before.John Oseid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Stocking Stuffers Under $30 Cat lovers will purr over these adorable bowls.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
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This little kitty purrs, walks, and even tumbles, giving my daughter all the fun of having another cat without the extra fur or midnight meows.Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
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My cousin, for example, lives with four other twenty-somethings in a messy, buzzing apartment that’s not so different from college.Ivy Becker, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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The globe’s biggest Afropop stars throw their own shows back home or headline massive festivals, events of all kinds abound, beaches get packed out with buzzing groups of friends and family, and for many, schools close, work slows, and the joyful gatherings seem never ending.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Then, the leaves rustle and T.J. pops out of a trap door in the ground, Night of the Living Dead style.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Walking to our room and listening to the leaves rustle in the breeze was its own form of therapy.Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
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Tippett aggressively zipped over to Sillinger and laid him out, upending the young center before making his way to the bench for a line change.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
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Because with her, an outfit always whispers elegance.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024
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Revelations are found within interactions between characters who end up in small configurations — pairs or trios — to whisper about what’s really going on.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Burr.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burr. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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