burl

[US]/bɜːr(ə)l/
[UK]/bər(əl)/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A rounded growth on a tree trunk or branch, often with swirling grain patterns.
v.To remove the knots from wood.
Word Forms
Present Participleburling
Third Person Singularburls
Pluralburls
Past Tenseburled
Past Participleburled

Phrases & Collocations

burl wood

burl cap

burl knot

burl grain

burl bowl

burl veneer

burl sculpture

burl art

burl piece

burl furniture

Example Sentences

the artist carved a beautiful sculpture from the burl.

he found a burl on the old oak tree.

burls can be used to make unique furniture.

the burl's intricate patterns fascinated the woodworker.

she collected burls to create artistic pieces.

he showed me how to identify a good burl.

turning a burl on a lathe requires skill.

the burl added character to the table.

she was thrilled to find a rare burl in the forest.

he plans to make a bowl from the burl he found.

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