Burton

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A type of tackle used for lifting heavy objects, especially on ships.

“The sailors used a burton to hoist the cargo aboard.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

bur·ton

Related Words

Synonyms

tackle pulley hoist

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Wordle

Contains UR vowel pair, nautical term.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points, uncommon but valid word.

Words Related to Burton

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “burton” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

button

Words you can make from Burton

Shorter words formed from the letters in “burton”.

bourn bruno brunt burnt nobut tourn turbo born bort boun bour bout brot brut bunt burn buro burt rout runt torn tour turn unto

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “burton”.

burtons

Longer words starting with Burton

Words that begin with “burton”.

burtons

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