burled
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of burled
Example Sentences
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The winner is expected to drive their sled dog team down Nome’s Front Street to the iconic burled arch finish line in about 10 days.
From Washington Times • Mar. 5, 2023
Brent Sass won the race March 15 when he crossed under the famed burled arch finish line in Nome.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2022
My grandfather, Amiya, framed in the eulogizing dignity of burled wood.
From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2020
I remember I bought an antique captain’s desk made of burled walnut.
From The New Yorker • Nov. 4, 2018
The toy soldier lay facedown at the burled root of a butternut tree, as if he had pitched himself there in despair.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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