burl English

Meaning burl meaning

What does burl mean?

burl

— noun a large rounded outgrowth on the trunk or branch of a tree

— noun the wood cut from a tree burl or outgrowth; often used decoratively in veneer

— verb remove the burls from cloth

— noun (= slub) soft lump or unevenness in a yarn; either an imperfection or created by design

Synonyms burl synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as burl?

burl English » English

knot

gnarl

slub

burr

tweeze

tease

rutabaga

pustule

pluck

pimple

pick

nub

node

magnifying glass

loupe

loop knot

leaf node

knur

knar

kiss

irritate

fist

excrescence

crux

bur

bend

Topics burl topics

What do people use burl to talk about?

Universe, creation Plant

Parts of a plant

• What words refer to the outside of a plant?
  bark burl knot hull husk shell cork