burl

• Nom désignant une excroissance arrondie sur le tronc ou la branche d'un arbre, ou le bois prélevé sur une telle excroissance, souvent utilisé à des fins décoratives en placage ; peut aussi désigner un petit nœud ou une irrégularité dans le fil, ou un défaut, ou une irrégularité faite intentionnellement.

A noun referring to a rounded outgrowth on a tree trunk or branch, or the wood cut from such an outgrowth, often used decoratively in veneer; it can also refer to a soft lump or unevenness in yarn, either an imperfection or created by design.

1. Tree outgrowthC1formal

   A large, rounded, and often knobby growth on the trunk or branch of a tree, typically caused by injury or infection.

   Loupe (excroissance de l'arbre)

   • The woodworker selected a piece of maple with a beautiful burl for the tabletop.
   • Burls on trees are highly prized by artisans for their unique grain patterns.
   • The old oak had a massive burl near its base.

   Synonymesburrexcrescencegnarl

2. Decorative woodC1formalart

   Wood cut from a tree burl, often used decoratively in veneers and fine woodworking due to its intricate and swirling grain.

   Loupe

   • The cabinet was finished with a burl veneer that gave it a rich, textured look.
   • He crafted a jewelry box from a rare burl of walnut.
   • Burl wood is often used for luxury car interiors and high-end furniture.

   Synonymesburr

3. Yarn imperfectionC1formal

   A soft lump or unevenness in a yarn or thread, which can be an unintentional flaw or a deliberate design feature for texture.

   Nœud ou bourre dans le fil

   • The knitter noticed a burl in the yarn and had to cut it out.
   • Some fabrics are made with intentional burls to create a rustic, nubby texture.
   • The burl in the thread caused a slight bump in the weave.

   Synonymesknotnubslub

• Verbe vieilli signifiant verser, filtrer ou passer un liquide à travers un filtre ; également utilisé dans le contexte du tissu pour enlever les nœuds ou les irrégularités.

An obsolete verb meaning to pour out, to strain, or to filter; also used in the context of removing knots or irregularities from cloth.

1. Remove burls from clothC2formal

   To remove small knots, lumps, or imperfections from fabric or cloth during the finishing process.

   Épointiller (un tissu)

   • The tailor carefully burled the woolen fabric before cutting.
   • She spent hours burling the silk to ensure a smooth surface.
   • In textile mills, workers burl the cloth to remove any defects.