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burrlike

/ˈbɜːr.laɪk/

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adjective

/ˈbɜːr.laɪk/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то, напоминающее репей (колючую семенную коробочку или шероховатый край).

An obsolete adjective describing something that resembles a burr (a prickly seed case or rough edge).

  1. Resembling a burrC2formal

    Having a prickly or rough texture, similar to the seed head of a burr plant.

    ruПохожий на репей

    • The burrlike surface of the fruit stuck to his clothing.
    • The plant's burrlike seeds are easily dispersed by animals.
    • He described the texture as burrlike and irritating to the touch.

    Synonymsbarbedbristlyburrypricklyroughspikythorny

    Antonymssilkysleeksmoothsoftvelvety