gunny

UK
/ˈɡʌni/
US
/ˈɡʌni/

Translations

gunnynoun
gunnies
pl
UK
/ˈɡʌni/
US
/ˈɡʌni/
The farmer used gunny to store the harvested grains.
Фермер использовал мешковину для хранения собранного зерна.
Additional translations
грубая ткань
Synonyms
canvas bag
burlap sack
gunnyadjective
gunnier
Comp.
gunniest
Super.
UK
/ˈɡʌni/
US
/ˈɡʌni/
The gunny sack was filled with potatoes.
Мешковый мешок был наполнен картофелем.

Definitions

gunnynoun
A coarse, heavy fabric made of jute or hemp, used especially for making sacks.
The farmer stored the potatoes in a gunny sack to keep them fresh.
Informal, chiefly U.S. Military: a Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps.
After two decades of service, the gunny commanded instant respect from the recruits.
gunnyadjective
Made of or resembling coarse, heavy fabric, typically used for making sacks or bags.
The gunny texture of the old sack was rough to the touch.