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deburr

American

[dee-bur] / diˈbɜr /

verb (used with object)

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

verb (used without object)

to remove burrs from a piece of machined work.

deburr British

/ diːˈbɜː /

verb

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

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Etymology

Origin of deburr

de- + burr ¹

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