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3 | 34% | 9 | Fibrous material in rope across width in rolled-over timber | |
Fibrous Plant Used For Rope Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SISAL" which means:
- noun
- • A plant fiber used for making rope
- • Mexican or west indian plant with large fleshy leaves yielding a stiff fiber used in e.g. rope
An example sentence would be:
- • "The fibers from the sisal plant are used to make ropes and twine."
- • "Many farmers in africa cultivate sisal plants for commercial purposes."
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7 | The fibrous leaves of this genus have been historically used by native peoples to make rope, baskets, and mats. |