What does SISAL mean?

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A strong, stiff fiber used for making rope and twine.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈsīsəl/; UK: /ˈsʌɪz(ə)l/

Origin and Usage: The word "sisal" comes from the name of the Mexican port of Sisal, where the fiber was first exported. Sisal is a type of agave plant that is grown in many parts of the world, including Africa and Brazil. The fiber is extracted from the leaves of the plant and is used to make a variety of products, including rope, twine, and carpets.

Synonyms: Agave fiber, henequen, manila hemp.

Related Words: Agave, fiber, hemp, jute, nylon.

Example Sentences:

• She used sisal twine to tie up the plants in her garden.
• The carpet was made from sisal fiber.
• The factory produces thousands of meters of sisal rope every day.