Sisal (Noun)
Meaning 1
Mexican or West Indian plant with large fleshy leaves yielding a stiff fiber used in e.g. rope.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The rancher used ropes made from sisal to tie up the livestock in the field.
- In the village, artisans wove baskets from the strong fibers of the sisal plant.
- Sisal was an important commodity in the small island nation, with exports to countries around the world.
- As she walked through the tropical garden, Sarah admired the vibrant green leaves of the sisal plant.
- The twine made from sisal was perfect for securing the tomatoes to the garden trellis.
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Meaning 2
A plant fiber used for making rope.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.