deburr

[dee-bur]

de·burr

[dee-bur]
verb (used with object)
1.
to remove burrs from (a piece of machined work); burr.
verb (used without object)
2.
to remove burrs from a piece of machined work.

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Origin:
de- + burr1
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deburr (diːˈbɜː)
 
vb
1.  to remove burrs from (a workpiece)
2.  textiles to remove dirt and debris from (raw wool)

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