jute

/ˈdʒuːt/

Definitions

1. noun

a long, soft fibre from the stem of the jute plant, used in making burlap, rope, and paper

“The farmer harvested the jute crop and sold it to a textile mill.”

2. verb

to clean or remove jute fibres from the stem

“The workers had to jute the bales of hay before they could be sold.”

Synonyms

  • flax
  • hemp

Antonyms

  • silk
  • wool