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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 | ||||||||
| 35% | 5 | Fibrous material from rope | ||||||
noun • loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships | ||||||||
| 33% | 9 | Fibrous material in rope across width in rolled-over timber | ||||||
noun • glass fibers spun and massed into bundles resembling wool | ||||||||
Fibrous Plant Used For Rope Crossword Clue
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Updated: October 15, 2023
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New York Times -
07 Apr 1979 | New York Times / 07 Apr 1979 |
6 | Some members of this family have fibrous leaves used for making rope | |
7 | The fibrous leaves of this genus have been historically used by native peoples to make rope, baskets, and mats. |
