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Definition of "burls" []

  • Plural form of burl. (noun)
  • Third-person singular simple present indicative form of burl. (verb)

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Use "burls" in a sentence
  • "The giant sequoias were the best; they had the thickest branches, although the wartlike bulges called burls on the coastal redwoods were good landing places, too."
  • "The better grades are also used for furniture and cabinet work, and the "burls" found on this species are highly valued for making fancy articles, gavels, etc."
  • "Arms and legs, thin from disuse, contrasted to the swollen burls that were his knees and elbows."
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