ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Burlap

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbɝlæp/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Burlap is a noun meaning (US) A very strong, coarse cloth, made from jute, flax, or hemp, and used to make sacks, etc.

Meaning

(US) A very strong, coarse cloth, made from jute, flax, or hemp, and used to make sacks, etc.

More Meanings

  1. (transitive) To wrap or cover in burlap.

Example Sentences

“A ranger responded and found two whole chickens in a burlap sack in a hot spring,” she said. A cooking pot was also found nearby.

Word Forms

Synonyms for burlap

Depending on context, synonyms include hessian, crocus, gunny.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gunny, borelap, sackcloth, burl, burel, barkcloth.

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