deburr

[ dee-bur ]

verb (used with object)

1. to remove burrs burr from (a piece of machined work); burr.

verb (used without object)

1. to remove burrs burr from a piece of machined work.

deburr

/ diːˈbɜː /

verb

1. to remove burrs from (a workpiece)
2. textiles to remove dirt and debris from (raw wool)

Word History and Origins

Origin of deburr¹

de- + burr ¹