noun
- a rounded outgrowth on a tree trunk or branch
- wood from such a growth, valued for its decorative grain pattern
verb
- to remove knots or lumps from cloth or yarn
Usage: textile industry
Examples
- The old oak had a large burl on its trunk.
- The craftsman carved a beautiful bowl from walnut burl.
- Burl wood is prized by furniture makers for its unique patterns.
- The table was made from a single piece of cherry burl.
- Workers burl the fabric to remove imperfections.
- She learned to burl wool at the textile mill.