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Dictionary Term: Burly

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Strong and heavily built

Definition: Burly refers to someone or something that is physically strong and heavily built.

Example Sentence: The burly weightlifter effortlessly lifted the heavy barbell over his head.

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Sense 2: Large or powerful in appearance

Definition: Burly can also describe something or someone that appears large or powerful.

Example Sentence: The burly oak tree stood tall, its branches spreading far and wide.

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: With a strong and bulky physicality

Definition: Burly as an adverb describes an action or movement done with a strong and bulky physicality.

Example Sentence: He burly trudged through the deep snow, leaving large footprints behind him.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A strong and heavily built person

Definition: Burly can be used as a noun to refer to a person who is physically strong and heavily built.

Example Sentence: The burly lifted offered his assistance to move the heavy furniture.

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