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/ˈhɛsiən/ · noun
(chiefly British) A strong, coarse fabric made from hemp or jute, often used for making sacks..
Use hessian when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Hessian means (chiefly British) A strong, coarse fabric made from hemp or jute, often used for making sacks..
Common synonyms include burlap, wellington, jackboot, wellington boot.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use hessian where its definition matches the intended context.
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