Found 2 items, similar to Burton.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: Burton Burton n 1: English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890) [syn: Richard Burton , Sir Richard Burton, Sir Richard Francis Burton ] 2: Welsh film actor who often co-starred with Elizabeth Taylor (1925-1984) [syn: Richard Burton] 3: a strong dark English ale
English → English (gcide) Definition: Burton Burton \Bur"ton\, n. [Cf. OE. & Prov. E. bort to press or indent anything.] (Naut.) A peculiar tackle, formed of two or more blocks, or pulleys, the weight being suspended to a hook block in the bight of the running part. [1913 Webster]