burlap

American  

[bur-lap] / ˈbɜr læp /

noun

1. a plain-woven, coarse fabric of jute, hemp, or the like; gunny.

2. a lightweight fabric made in imitation of this.

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verb (used with object)

burlapped, burlapping

1. to wrap with burlap.

   to burlap and tie a newly dug tree.

burlap British  

/ ˈbɜːlæp /

noun

1. a coarse fabric woven from jute, hemp, or the like

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Etymology

Origin of burlap

1685–95; earlier borelap, equivalent to bore(l) coarse cloth ( bureau ) + lap ¹

Example Sentences

Gently roll the root ball into the hole and cut away any wire or burlap.

From New York Times

Damp burlap laid directly on the surface of your seedbed helps preserve moisture — just be sure to keep a close eye and remove covering as soon as seedlings emerge.

From Seattle Times

In hotter months, use shade cloth or burlap to give your plants a break from the scalding sun.

From Los Angeles Times

Sandy Gorney of Paradise Beach Weddings, ordained through American Marriage Ministries, married them before 21 guests seated in white chairs wrapped with bows of burlap.

From New York Times

He had been wrapped initially in burlap and buried in a wooden box.

From Washington Post