burl

IPA(Pronunciation)

/bɝl/

Noun

countable uncountable

A tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner; a burr knot. / Wood of a mottled veneer, usually cut from such a growth. / A knot or lump in thread or cloth.

Japanese Meaning

木目が通常とは異なり、ねじれた状態で育った樹木の成長部（樹節） / その成長部から切り出された、斑模様が特徴の木材 / 糸や布に生じる結び目や塊

What is this buttons?

The craftsman carefully cut the burl from the old oak to reveal the beautiful swirling grain beneath.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

職人は古いオークの木から木目が歪んでできた瘤（こぶ）を慎重に切り取り、その下に現れた美しい渦巻く木目を見せた。

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Sense（1）

A tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner; a burr knot.

Sense（2）

Wood of a mottled veneer, usually cut from such a growth.

Sense（3）

A knot or lump in thread or cloth.

burls

（ plural ）

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