burr

burr

burr

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seed vessel having hooks or prickles

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rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting

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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)

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rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece

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small bit used in dentistry or surgery

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Verb

remove the burrs from

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