Definition

Describing wood that has a twisted or irregular grain pattern, often resulting from growths on the tree.

Example

The table was made from burled wood, giving it a unique and beautiful appearance.

Conversation

Have you seen that table made of burled wood?

Yeah, it looks really unique and interesting!

I love how the patterns in the wood are so distinct when it's burled.

Absolutely! It adds so much character to the furniture.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To form a bulge or knot on the surface of wood, often resulting in a unique pattern; also refers to the act of cutting or shaping wood in this way.

Example

The craftsman burled the wood to create a beautiful table.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the new table they burled at the workshop?

Yeah, it looks amazing with all those unique patterns!

I didn't know they could burl wood like that.

Root Explanation

Burled comes from the word 'burl' (of uncertain origin, possibly from Middle English 'berle' meaning a knot or a swelling on a tree). The suffix '-ed' indicates a past participle form. The word 'burled' refers to wood that has a distinctive pattern due to the growth of burls, which are abnormal growths on trees.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'burl' as a unique knot or swelling on a tree, and remember that 'burled' describes wood that has this special pattern.

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