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burin: Meaning and Definition of
bu•rin
Pronunciation: (byoor'in, bûr'-), [key]
— n.
- a tempered steel rod, with a lozenge-shaped point and a rounded handle, used for engraving furrows in metal.
- a similar tool used by marble workers.
- a prehistoric pointed or chisellike flint tool.
See also:
- burin (Thesaurus)
