burlap
/ˈbɜrlæp/
noun
- 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
- 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.