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bast |
the strong fibrous outer layer of certain plant stems, such as flax or hemp, consisting of phloem tissue, and used in manufacturing cordage or woven goods. [1/2 definitions] |
canvas |
heavy, tightly woven cloth, usu. of flax, hemp, or cotton, used for making sails, tents, and protective coverings. [1/3 definitions] |
flaxen |
pertaining to, made of, or resembling flax. [2 definitions] |
flaxseed |
the seed of flax, from which linseed oil is made. |
flaxy |
like flax in texture. |
fustian |
a thick fabric of cotton, cotton and flax, or cotton and wool, with a short pile. [1/5 definitions] |
linen |
cloth, yarn, or thread made from flax. [1/3 definitions] |
linseed |
the seed of the flax plant, esp. when used as a source of oil. |
ramie |
a fiber similar to flax or cotton, harvested from a woody Asian plant, or the plant from which this fiber is derived. |
ret |
to moisten or soak (flax or hemp) in water in order to separate the fibers. |
sackcloth |
a rough, coarsely woven material made of hemp, jute, flax, or the like, often used in making sacks. [1/2 definitions] |
swingle |
a wooden knifelike tool, used to clean flax or hemp. [2 definitions] |
thread |
a fine strand of spun fiber such as cotton or flax, usu. composed of two or more filaments twisted together and used in sewing, weaving, and the like. [1/12 definitions] |
tow2 |
short, coarse, broken fibers of flax, hemp, or jute prepared for spinning into yarn, twine, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
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