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deburr.

To remove burrs from (a workpiece).

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/diːˈbɜː(ɹ)/UK
  1. To remove burrs from (a workpiece).

    transitive
    After drilling the hole, use an abrasive to deburr the edges.
  2. To remove debris from (raw wool).

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English burr English deburr From de- + burr.

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