burl
/bɜrl/
verb
- To remove burls (lumps or knots) from fabric or yarn.
- He learned to burl wool by hand using a special tool.
- The factory worker burls each bolt of cloth before it is shipped.
- She spent the afternoon burling the rough spots on the tweed.
noun
- A round, hard growth on a tree, often used for its decorative wood grain in furniture and veneer.
- The old oak tree had a large burl near its base.
- Burls are prized by artisans for their unique swirling patterns.
- The woodworker chose a piece of walnut with a beautiful burl for the tabletop.
- A small, knot-like lump or defect in fabric or yarn.
- Quality control inspectors check for burls in the finished fabric.
- The weaver carefully removed a burl from the woolen cloth.
- This sweater has a burl that makes the surface uneven.