- In certain species of Plants , is a Seed or dry Fruit in which the seeds bear hooks or teeth which attach themselves to fur or clothing of passing animals or people. The hooks or teeth can be irritants. It is the inspiration for Velcro . Examples of plants that produce burrs include:
- --- Burdock , various species of ''Arctium''
- --- Pirri-pirri Burr , various species of ''Acaena''
- --- Burr Marigold , various species of ''Bidens''
- --- Cleaver s or Stickywilly, ''Galium aparine''
- In statistics the Distribution is a continuous probability distribution, usually defined by four parameters.
- In engineering, a refers to a deformation of metal wherin a raised edge forms on a metal part which has been machined.
- In Metalworking ( Machining ), Burrs are small rotary Cutter s used in Rotary Tools.
- A Burr Puzzle is a type of interlocking Mechanical Puzzle .
- In wood, it is the British spelling of American Burl .
- A is also any regional accent with French-type (uvular) "r" sound, e.g. the Northumberland burr. Words used to describe other accents include twang and drawl.
- is also a common surname. See:
- --- Aaron Burr
- --- Raymond Burr
- Book title: '' Burr (novel) '' (about Aaron Burr).
- is a god in Norse Mythology .
- The were a Germanic tribe in Dacia.
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