What is the meaning of burl?

noun

  • The wood cut from a tree burl or outgrowth; often used decoratively in veneer.
  • A large rounded outgrowth on the trunk or branch of a tree.
  • Soft lump or unevenness in a yarn; either an imperfection or created by design.

verb

  • Remove the burls from cloth. .
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