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noun bur·lap \ ˈbər-ˌlap \

Definition of burlap

1 :a coarse heavy plain-woven fabric usually of jute or hemp used for bagging and wrapping and in furniture and linoleum manufacture

2 :a lightweight material resembling burlap used in interior decoration or for clothing

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The bag is made of burlap.

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Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com Put your own spin on burlap and pine cones with help from the DIY experts at Restoration Emporium in the West Bottoms.

— kara lewis,, kansascity, "Countdown to your most fall KC weekend ever," 24 Aug. 2017
The results that don't fulfil the fitness function are tied up in a burlap sack and thrown in the river; the good ones are bred together, to form the basis of the next round of testing.

— sebastian anthony, Ars Technica, "Facebook’s evolutionary search for crashing software bugs," 22 Aug. 2017
The room’s walls feature burlap cloth soaked in shellac and massive bookshelves that line the room.

— allison sampite-montecalvo, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Public visits resume at Marston House," 6 Aug. 2017
Soon after, Gildart helped collect several giant burlap sacks of trash near the lake.

— karin brulliard, chicagotribune.com, "The true story of two fatal grizzly bear attacks that changed our relationship with wildlife," 5 Aug. 2017
Soon after, Gildart helped collect several giant burlap sacks of trash near the lake.

— karin brulliard, chicagotribune.com, "The true story of two fatal grizzly bear attacks that changed our relationship with wildlife," 5 Aug. 2017
Soon after, Gildart helped collect several giant burlap sacks of trash near the lake.

— author: karin brulliard, Alaska Dispatch News, "The story of 2 fatal grizzly bear attacks that changed our relationship with wildlife," 4 Aug. 2017
Soon after, Gildart helped collect several giant burlap sacks of trash near the lake.

— author: karin brulliard, Alaska Dispatch News, "The story of 2 fatal grizzly bear attacks that changed our relationship with wildlife," 4 Aug. 2017
Completely opting out would be a bit like sending a teenager to school in clothes made from burlap sacks—a valid choice, but one that’s going to carry some definite consequences with regards to fitting in.

— rosa inocencio smith, The Atlantic, "The Atlantic Daily: Mueller It Over," 3 Aug. 2017

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First Known Use: circa 1696

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Definition of burlap for English Language Learners

: a strong, rough fabric that is used mostly for making bags

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noun bur·lap \ ˈbər-ˌlap \

Definition of burlap for Students

:a rough cloth made usually from jute or hemp and used mostly for bags

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