burr

noun

small bit used in dentistry or surgery

rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece

United States politician who served as vice president under Jefferson

rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting

seed vessel having hooks or prickles

verb

remove the burrs from

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