burlap

[ bur-lap ]

noun

1. a plain-woven, coarse fabric of jute, hemp, or the like; gunny.
2. a lightweight fabric made in imitation of this.

verb (used with object)

, bur·lapped, bur·lap·ping.

1. to wrap with burlap:

   to burlap and tie a newly dug tree.

burlap

/ ˈbɜːlæp /

noun

1. a coarse fabric woven from jute, hemp, or the like

Word History and Origins

Origin of burlap¹

1685–95; earlier borelap, equivalent to bore(l) coarse cloth ( bureau ) + lap ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of burlap¹

C17: from borel coarse cloth, from Old French burel (see bureau ) + lap ¹

Example Sentences

After the fossil hunters had recorded as much data as they could about where Apex was found, its bones were taped up in protective “jackets” made of plaster and burlap and lifted onto a trailer.

From BBC

I tried once again to tear my robe, but the coarse burlap was loosely woven and gave too much slack.

From Literature

He grabs his burlap sack, and I don’t know what he’s gonna do with it, but I don’t wanna find out.

From Literature

Their remains were complete and bound with burlap, belts and tape, which helped to trap human hairs that prosecutors used for DNA evidence to connect the bodies to Heuermann.

From Seattle Times

Later, they discovered that the material could be stuffed into recycled burlap sacks and pantyhose to make booms or mats that would soak up oil.

From Los Angeles Times