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burl 1. a small knot or lump in wool 2. a roundish warty outgrowth from the trunk, roots, or branches of certain trees burl [bərl] (botany) A hard, woody outgrowth on a tree, usually resulting from the entwined growth of a cluster of adventitious buds. (materials) In lumber or veneer, a localized severe distortion of the grain that is generally rounded in outline. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Burls, Ambra, "New Landscapes for Mental Health," The Mental Health Review, Mar 2005. Figured wood from the stump, large branch crotches, and burls are especially desirable. |
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