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Burr

usgb/bɜːr/Volume
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Unwanted Residue

After manual or machine work, tiny unwanted bits that stick out are called 'burrs'.

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I spent an hour sanding off all the burrs from the handrail.
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Careful Handling

'Burr' often implies the item may cause injury or damage if not removed.

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Be careful with that metal sheet; it has sharp burrs.
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