sisal

UK
/ˈsaɪ.səl/
US
/ˈsaɪ.səl/

Translations

sisalnoun
sisals
pl
Sisal is often used to make ropes and twine.
Сизаль часто используется для изготовления веревок и шпагата.
Synonyms
agave fiber
plant fiber
sisaladjective
UK
/ˈsaɪ.səl/
US
/ˈsaɪ.səl/
Used attributively to denote items made of sisal fibre (e.g., "sisal rope").

Definitions

sisalnoun
A strong, durable fiber obtained from the leaves of the agave plant, used for making ropes, mats, and other products.
The farmer used sisal to tie the bales of hay securely.
The plant from which sisal fiber is obtained, scientifically known as Agave sisalana.
Sisal is cultivated in many tropical regions for its valuable fibers.
sisaladjective
Made from or consisting of sisal fibre.
We replaced the worn rug with a sturdy sisal mat.