sisal
Also called sisal hemp . a fiber yielded by an agave, Agave sisalana, of Yucatán, used for making rope, rugs, etc.
the plant itself.
Origin of sisal
1Words Nearby sisal
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How to use sisal in a sentence
sisal also lacks the flexibility of Manila, being much more stiff and harsh.
The Wonder Book of Knowledge | VariousThe development of the self-binding reaper on our western grain-fields has opened a gold mine for sisal cordage.
The Wonder Book of Knowledge | Varioussisal hemp, which I found much like our yucca or "bear grass," is but little grown.
Where Half The World Is Waking Up | Clarence PoeAnd Yucatan is the only spot in the world where sisal can be grown in commercial quantities.
The Romance of the Reaper | Herbert Newton Cassonsisal-grass, sis′al-gras, n. the prepared fibre of the agave or American aloe, supplying cordage.
British Dictionary definitions for sisal
/ (ˈsaɪsəl) /
a Mexican agave plant, Agave sisalana, cultivated for its large fleshy leaves, which yield a stiff fibre used for making rope
the fibre of this plant
any of the fibres of certain similar or related plants
Origin of sisal
1- Also called: sisal hemp
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