Meaning
a type of thick, rough cloth used for things and coverings that must be strong.
Burlap is a strong, coarse, plain-woven fabric primarily made from the skin of the jute plant or hemp. Known in the UK and internationally as hessian, it is highly durable and breathable, widely used for making sacks, packaging agricultural goods, and landscaping projects.
- a burlap bag
- Large plants are wrapped in burlap to protect them from ice.
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