Fibrous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The old rope was fibrous and prone to unraveling.
- Jute is a fibrous plant used to make burlap and twine.
- The rope maker expertly twisted the fibrous strands together to create a sturdy cord.
- The bark of the cedar tree is coarse and fibrous, providing natural insulation.
- The fabric of the rug was made from a fibrous material that was resistant to wear and tear.
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Meaning 2
(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The fibrous texture of the old beef made it difficult to swallow.
- After cooking the pork for hours, it was still fibrous and tough to chew.
- The butcher warned me that the cut of meat was fibrous and might be hard to digest.
- The fibrous consistency of the overcooked chicken made it unappetizing to eat.
- The cheap steak was so fibrous that I had to cut it into tiny pieces just to manage a bite.