burlap

/ˈbɜrlæp/
noun
  1. A coarse, strong fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks, bags, and industrial purposes.
    • She used burlap to wrap the roots of the tree before transplanting it.
    • Burlap is often used for erosion control on hillsides.
    • The farmer stored potatoes in large sacks made of burlap.
adjective
  1. Made of or resembling burlap fabric.
    • The rustic wedding decorations included burlap table runners.
    • The craft store sells burlap ribbon for gift wrapping.
    • He wore a burlap shirt for the historical reenactment.
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