deburr

/ˈdɛbər/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove burrs from (something, especially a piece of metal)

“The deburr process is an essential step in manufacturing metal parts.”

2. verb

to remove small imperfections from (a surface)

“The deburr tool helped to smooth out the edges of the newly cut wood.”

3. noun

the act of removing burrs or small imperfections from something

“The deburr process was an additional step in the manufacturing process.”

4. noun

a device used to remove burrs or small imperfections from something

“The deburr tool was necessary for finishing the metal parts.”

Synonyms

  • debur
  • deburrer
  • polish
  • smooth

Antonyms

  • blemish
  • roughen