Meaning & use
burred
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having a rough, uneven edge or ridge, especially one left by cutting, drilling, or grinding metal
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The machinist ran a file over the burred edge of the bolt before fitting it into place.
A burred sound came from the old record as the needle caught on a scratch.
A note on using this word
In metalworking, deburring is the process of removing these unwanted burrs so parts fit and function properly.
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rough-edged
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