Burl: meaning, definitions and examples

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burl

[ bɜːl ]

^{Context #1}

tree

A rough, knotty, or gnarled protuberance, especially on a tree.

Synonyms

knob, knot, lump

Examples of usage

The old oak tree had large burls growing on its trunk.
She collected burls to use for her woodworking projects.

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woodworking

To remove burls or irregularities from wood in order to create a smoother surface.

Synonyms

polish, refine, smooth

Examples of usage

He spent hours burling the wood to prepare it for polishing.
She learned how to burl the wooden table to enhance its beauty.

Translations

Translations of the word "burl" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nódulo

protuberância
caroço

🇮🇳 गाँठ

उभार
गांठदार

🇩🇪 Knoten

Wulst
Beule

🇮🇩 simpul

tonjolan
benjolan

🇺🇦 вузол

виступ
пухлина

🇵🇱 węzeł

wypukłość
guz

🇯🇵 こぶ

隆起
塊

🇫🇷 nœud

protubérance
bosse

🇪🇸 nudo

protuberancia
bulto

🇹🇷 düğüm

çıkıntı
yumru

🇰🇷 매듭

돌출
혹

🇸🇦 عقدة

بروز
ورم

🇨🇿 uzel

výčnělek
boule

🇸🇰 uzol

výčnelok
hrča

🇨🇳 结

突起
肿块

🇸🇮 vozel

izboklina
grča

🇮🇸 hnútur

bunga
hnúður

🇰🇿 түйін

дөңес
ісік

🇬🇪 კვანძი

ამობურცულობა
სიმსივნე

🇦🇿 düyün

çıxıntı
şiş

🇲🇽 nudo

protuberancia
bulto

Word origin

The word 'burl' originated from Middle English 'burle' or 'bur', meaning a knot in wood. It is believed to have come from the Old French 'bourel', which in turn has roots in the Latin 'burrus' meaning red or reddish brown. Over time, 'burl' evolved to refer to the knotty growth on trees, as well as the act of removing such growths in woodworking.