verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To remove burrs from (a workpiece). transitive

   "After drilling the hole, use an abrasive to deburr the edges."

2. 2
   To remove debris from (raw wool). transitive

Example

More examples

"After drilling the hole, use an abrasive to deburr the edges."

Etymology

From de- + burr.

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