burs

[US]/bɜːrz/
[UK]/bərz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.plural of bur; a small, prickly fruit or seed pod; a dental tool used to remove decay or excess material from teeth

Phrases & Collocations

burs removal

burs treatment

burs infection

burs surgery

burs pain

burs swelling

burs fluid

burs diagnosis

burs inflammation

burs support

Example Sentences

the burs of the plant stuck to my clothes.

she carefully removed the burs from her dog's fur.

we found burs in the field after our hike.

children often collect burs while playing outside.

the burs can be quite annoying when they get stuck.

he used a comb to get rid of the burs in his hair.

some burs are known for their seed dispersal mechanism.

she wore gloves to protect her hands from burs.

the burs can cling to anything that brushes against them.

after the hike, we checked our clothes for burs.

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