Burl Definition

bûrl
burls
noun
burls
A knot in wool, thread, yarn, etc. that gives a nubby appearance to cloth.
Webster's New World
A kind of knot on some tree trunks or woody roots.
Webster's New World
Veneer made from wood with burls in it.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb
burls
To finish (cloth) by taking out the burls, loose threads, etc.
Webster's New World

To remove the knots in cloth.

Wiktionary
adjective
Having a finish or veneer of or like burl.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Burl

Noun

Singular:
burl
Plural:
burls

Origin of Burl

  • Middle English burle from Old French bourle tuft of wool diminutive of bourre coarse wool from Late Latin burra shaggy garment

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Middle English burle (“stuffing", "knot in cloth”)

    From Wiktionary

Burl Sentence Examples

  • A log home nestled in the Rocky mountains of Colorado might have living room furniture made out of rustic, gnarled, burl wood.

  • Bringing out the beauty of these patterns is one of the ways that Thomasville creates distinctive and exceptional products.Thomasville uses burl woods and crotch mahogany on some of its wood furnishings.

  • The majority of burl wood is found on dead trees.

  • Building materials such as logs or wood, including cedar, oak, hickory and burl wood are common in rustic furniture.

  • Both of these formal, luxurious dining tables feature maple, olive ash burl and walnut veneers over hardwood solids.

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Words Starting With

BBUBUR

Words Ending With

LRLURL

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Words Starting With B and Ending With L

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4 Letter Words4 Letter Words Starting With B4 Letter Words Ending With L