NYT Dictionary
BURTON
/ˈbərtn/NounBUR-tonbur-ton · 2 syllablesGrade 10
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
An arrangement of blocks and pulleys, especially for tightening rigging on a ship.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
Cf. OE. & Prov. E. bort to press or indent anything
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.