Bast Fiber (Noun)
Meaning
Strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Bast fibers are often used in making rope and paper products due to their strength and durability.
- The plant's bast fibers were extracted and used to create a sturdy rope for climbing.
- Hemp, flax, and nettle are all good sources of bast fibers, which have been used for centuries in textiles.
- Bast fibers obtained from the jute plant are widely used in the production of burlap and carpet backing.
- The process of retting is used to separate the bast fibers from the rest of the plant material, making them easier to harvest.