bur

/bɜːr/ or /bɝːr/

Definitions

1. noun

a heavy, loud, and often explosive sound, typically of something falling or hitting the ground

“The crash made a loud bur as the car hit the pavement.”

2. verb

to produce or make a sudden loud noise, typically of something hitting or falling

“The rock will bur against the tree when it falls.”

Synonyms

  • crash
  • thud

Antonyms

  • murmur
  • whisper