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Dictionary: bur·ton   (bûr'tn) pronunciation
n. Nautical
A light tackle having double or single blocks, used to hoist or tighten rigging.

[Origin unknown.]


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The noun has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
  Synonyms: Richard Burton, Sir Richard Burton, Sir Richard Francis Burton

Meaning #2: Welsh film actor who often co-starred with Elizabeth Taylor (1925-1984)
  Synonym: Richard Burton

Meaning #3: a strong dark English ale


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  • Burton process, a thermal cracking process invented by William M. Burton, used to produce diesel fuel
  • Burton (nut), edible nut in the Hican family

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