Definitions for burlap

burlap bur·lap

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IPA: /ˈbɜr læp/

Burlap is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 92 anagrams from letters in burlap (ablpru).

Definitions for burlap

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)

  1. to wrap with burlap:

Origin of burlap

1685-95; earlier borelap, equivalent to bore(l) coarse cloth (see bureau) + lap1

Examples for burlap

Be careful not to apply too much glue on the burlap, or it will soak through.

We had no beds—sleeping on long, burlap bags stuffed with hay.

Barney arrived with the chilled quarter of beef wrapped in burlap.

The oak slats are cut and fit over the burlap as shown in Fig. 2.

They should be removed from the box when being stained so as not to spot or stain the burlap.

For the paneling, frames will be needed about which to fasten the burlap.

Bind this down tightly with a piece of burlap and tack the edges to the rails.

Cut out the corners of the burlap so that it will fit about the posts.

His bag of peanuts is here, made of burlap and three feet high.

Jute is purchased from India and manufactured into burlap and rugs.

Word Value for burlap
Scrable

10

Words with friends

14

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