hemp

UK
/hɛmp/
US
/hɛmp/

Translations

hempnoun
hemps
pl
Hemp is often used in the production of textiles.
Конопля часто используется в производстве текстиля.
The rope was made from hemp.
Веревка была сделана из пеньки.
Additional translations
Synonyms
bast fiber
industrial hemp
hemp plant
hempadjective
UK
/hɛmp/
US
/hɛmp/
Used attributively to describe objects made from or related to hemp (e.g., "hemp rope").

Definitions

hempnoun
A tall, coarse annual plant of the genus Cannabis (family Cannabaceae), cultivated for its tough bast fibre, seeds, and oil.
Industrial hemp is grown under license for its fibre and nutritious seeds.
The fiber of the hemp plant, extracted from the stem and used to make rope, fabric, and other products.
The sailors relied on hemp for their ship's ropes due to its strength and durability.
Any preparation of Cannabis used as a psychoactive drug; marijuana.
Possession of hemp for recreational use remains illegal in many countries.
hempadjective
Made of or relating to hemp (the plant or its fiber).
She bought a hemp backpack because it is durable and eco-friendly.