gunny
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Definition
- Noun:
- Coarse jute fabric: A strong, rough-textured cloth woven from jute fibers, typically used for making sacks or bags.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The potatoes were stored in a sack made of sturdy gunny.
- Traditional gunny is known for its durability and low cost.
Advanced Usage
- "Gunny sack": A bag made from gunny fabric. This is a common compound term.
- He carried the grain in a large gunny sack.
Variants and Related Words
- Gunnysack (noun): Another term for a sack made of gunny.
- Burlap (noun): A similar coarse fabric, often made from jute or hemp, sometimes used interchangeably with "gunny" in general contexts.
Synonyms
- Burlap: A coarse fabric of jute or hemp.
- Hessian: A term used chiefly in British English for a similar coarse fabric.
Notes on Meaning
- The word "gunny" specifically refers to the fabric itself. Its primary use is in the context of materials for making sacks, bags, or other utilitarian items requiring a strong, inexpensive cloth. It is not typically used in fashion or fine textiles.