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Burlap |
Meaning |
coarse, plain-woven fabric used for bagging, furniture, and rugs |
Example 1 |
Burlap bags are being woven to hold potatoes and produce to be sold at the market. |
Example 2 |
Oyster collectors fill hundreds of heavy burlap sacks on a good day and a handful on a difficult one. |
Example 3 |
Burlap fabric originated in India and was used to make rope and paper. |
Example 4 |
Because burlap is coarse and resistant to water condensation, it makes good shipping sacks. |
Example 5 |
Furniture makers often use plain woven burlap as a support for the inside of couches and chairs. |
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