Definition of Burlap

coarse, plain-woven fabric used for bagging, furniture, and rugs

Examples of Burlap in a sentence

Burlap bags are being woven to hold potatoes and produce to be sold at the market.  🔊

Oyster collectors fill hundreds of heavy burlap sacks on a good day and a handful on a difficult one.  🔊

Burlap fabric originated in India and was used to make rope and paper.  🔊

Because burlap is coarse and resistant to water condensation, it makes good shipping sacks.  🔊

Furniture makers often use plain woven burlap as a support for the inside of couches and chairs.  🔊

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