sennit
or sen·net
a flat, braided cordage, formed by plaiting strands of rope yarn or other fiber, used as small stuff aboard ships.
braided straw or grass used in making hats.
Origin of sennit
1- Also sin·net [sin-it] /ˈsɪn ɪt/ .
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How to use sennit in a sentence
But Sinnet was gone upon a long trail that led into an illimitable wilderness.
Northern Lights | Gilbert ParkerHe gave a low cry and turned back toward Sinnet, who lay in a pool of blood.
Northern Lights | Gilbert Parker“Well, cheer up, old fellow; we are very glad to have you still with us,” said Sinnet.
Paddy Finn | W. H. G. KingstonSinnet said, pointing towards a lean-to in the fir trees to the right.
Northern Lights, Complete | Gilbert ParkerThe decoration of this club irresistibly suggests bands of plaited sinnet irregularly bound round the club.
Evolution in Art | Alfred C. Haddon
British Dictionary definitions for sennit
/ (ˈsɛnɪt) /
a flat braided cordage used on ships
plaited straw, grass, palm leaves, etc, as for making hats
Origin of sennit
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