sisal

Definitions

Agriculture

• noun a tropical plant (Agave rigida) which yields a hard fibre used for making binder twine and mats

Construction

• A fiber from the leaves of the sisal plant; used in making rope and cord, and as reinforcing in plaster.
• A durable natural fiber used as a floor covering, derived from leaves of the sisal plant.

Publishing

• noun plant fibre, used to make rope and also kraft paper

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Contexts for “sisal”

4 definitions in context
• Agriculture
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• Publishing