burlap

[ bur-lap ]

/ ˈbɜr læp /

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noun

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

a lightweight fabric made in imitation of this.

verb (used with object), bur·lapped, bur·lap·ping.

to wrap with burlap: to burlap and tie a newly dug tree.

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Origin of burlap

1685–95; earlier borelap, equivalent to bore(l) coarse cloth (see bureau) + lap¹

Words nearby burlap

Burkini, Burkitt lymphoma, Burkitt's lymphoma, burl, burladero, burlap, burlecue, burled, Burleigh, Burleson, burlesque

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How to use burlap in a sentence

Mid-bite, a young man, who had a burlap sack laden with mangoes, responded, “Well, Miss, you not eating them fast enough, and if I don’t eat them, they go to waste!”
The ultimate guide to enjoying mangoes|Purbita Saha|July 13, 2021|Popular-Science
He had been wrapped initially in burlap and buried in a wooden box.
After World War I, U.S. families were asked if they wanted their dead brought home. Forty thousand said yes.|Michael Ruane|May 30, 2021|Washington Post
The wire or ties at the top of the burlap ball must be cut away after planting.
The gardener’s guide to redbuds|Adrian Higgins|March 4, 2021|Washington Post
Celebrities such as Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Nick Jonas, Martha Stewart and Pierce Brosnan have supported Feed, best known for its canvas, cotton and burlap bags.
Gifts that keep on giving: These retailers offer one-for-one deals or make financial donations|Laura Daily|November 30, 2020|Washington Post

What to do with coffee sacksCoffee sacks are a great source of burlap, which you can use for pretty much anything you can imagine.
Five cool ways to upcycle old coffee sacks|Harry Guinness|August 27, 2020|Popular-Science
The path is lit by a long row of candles, shielded from the wind by small burlap sacks.
Petra by Night|David Frum|January 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
We will live frugally and eat low-glycemic carbs and carry our groceries in recycled-burlap totes.
But Can We Still Have Fun?|Kathleen Parker|January 19, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The burlap can be purchased cheaply, and the best color to use is either green, red or brown.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
To prevent the burlap from unraveling, turn the edges under before tacking them down.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
This stopper sometimes is of tile, sometimes a plug of paper or burlap.
Elements of Plumbing|Samuel Dibble
For out of the hole the dog was dragging a small burlap sack which plainly contained some heavy article in its folds!
The Dragon's Secret|Augusta Huiell Seaman
The cots were still covered with burlap, and the little foot rugs were rolled in a bundle with some of Cleos precious cretonnes.
The Girl Scouts at Camp Comalong|Lillian Garis

British Dictionary definitions for burlap

burlap

/ (ˈbɜːlæp) /

noun

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

Word Origin for burlap

C17: from borel coarse cloth, from Old French burel (see bureau) + lap 1

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