Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Sisal

//ˈsaɪsəl// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A Central American plant, Agave sisalana, cultivated for its sword-shaped leaves that yield fibers used for rope. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    Mexican or West Indian plant with large fleshy leaves yielding a stiff fiber used in e.g. rope wordnet
  3. 3
    The fibre of the plant. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    a plant fiber used for making rope wordnet
  5. 5
    A sisal mat. countable, rare, uncountable

    "Our bedding consisted of a single sisal or straw mat."

Etymology

Named after Sisal, Yucatán.

See also for "sisal"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: sisal