clotburs

[US]//'klɒtbɜ:z//
[UK]//'klɑ:tbɜrz//

Translation

n.A sticky substance; viscous mucilage

Phrases & Collocations

stuck with clotburs

clotburs on clothing

picking off clotburs

clotburs in fur

covered with clotburs

clotburs clinging

removing clotburs

clotburs stuck together

full of clotburs

clotburs attaching

Example Sentences

the dog's fur was covered in clotburs after running through the meadow.

clotburs stuck to my socks during the hiking trip.

the farmer tried to remove the clotburs from the wool before shearing.

children often throw clotburs at each other as a playful prank.

clotburs can be difficult to remove from clothing without special tools.

the garden was overrun with clotburs that spread rapidly.

traditional medicine sometimes uses dried clotburs for various remedies.

birds use clotburs and other plant materials to build their nests.

the hiker's boots were tangled with clotburs along the trail.

she spent hours meticulously picking clotburs out of her long hair.

clotburs have tiny hooks that allow them to cling to surfaces easily.

the shepherd carefully inspected the flock for any remaining clotburs.

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