cockle-burr Synonyms
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cockle-burr Meaning
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cockle-burr (n)
any coarse weed of the genus Xanthium having spiny burrs
cockle-burr Sentence Examples
- Our laundry basket overflowed after a day of exploring the woods, each item adorned with clinging cockle-burrs.
- The park ranger warned us about the abundance of cockle-burrs on the hiking trail, suggesting long pants for protection.
- We used sticks to carefully detach the stubborn cockle-burrs from our dog's fur, one by prickly one.
- Intrigued by the intricate design, the artist sketched a close-up of a single cockle-burr with its hooked spines.
- Despite their weedy status, cockle-burrs play a role in the ecosystem, dispersing their seeds with the help of animals.
- Learning to identify cockle-burrs early in the season allows gardeners to pull them out before they spread their annoying burrs.
- Some traditional crafts incorporate dried cockle-burrs, their unique shape adding a touch of rustic charm.
- The invention of Velcro owes a debt to the cockle-burr, its ingenious design inspiring a fastening system used worldwide.
- While walking through a field, we came across a scarecrow adorned with colorful ribbons and – surprisingly – cockle-burrs.
- Next time you encounter a cockle-burr, take a moment to appreciate its complex structure – a tiny marvel of nature's engineering.
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any coarse weed of the genus Xanthium having spiny burrs
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Our laundry basket overflowed after a day of exploring the woods, each item adorned with clinging cockle-burrs.
The park ranger warned us about the abundance of cockle-burrs on the hiking trail, suggesting long pants for protection.
We used sticks to carefully detach the stubborn cockle-burrs from our dog's fur, one by prickly one.
Intrigued by the intricate design, the artist sketched a close-up of a single cockle-burr with its hooked spines.
