burlap

/'bə:læp/

Thân thiện

A gardener fills a burlap sack with fallen leaves.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A coarse, heavy woven fabric made from jute, hemp, or similar fibers: Burlap is a sturdy, rough-textured cloth, traditionally used for making sacks and bags for agricultural products like grain, potatoes, or coffee beans. It is known for its durability and natural, rustic appearance.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The farmer filled the burlap sack with potatoes.
  • We used burlap to wrap the tree roots for planting.
  • The rustic wedding decorations featured burlap table runners.

Advanced Usage

• "burlap and lace": A phrase describing a decorative style that combines rustic, rough elements (symbolized by burlap) with delicate, elegant ones (symbolized by lace).
  • The wedding had a charming burlap and lace theme.

Variants and Related Words

• Hessian (n): A term used primarily in British English that is synonymous with burlap, referring to the same type of coarse fabric.
  • The hessian sacks were stacked in the barn.

Synonyms

• Gunny (n): Another term for a coarse fabric, especially one made from jute, often used for sacks.
• Sacking (n): A general term for a coarse woven material used for making sacks.

Related Phrases

• Burlap bag/sack: The most common item made from this fabric.
  • He carried his tools in a burlap bag.

Học thuật

Noun

1. coarse jute fabric

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gunny