Definition
Definition of bowstring hemp - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
botanyTECH. plant species in the genus SansevieriaTECH.
- Bowstring hemp is often used in gardens.
2.
fiberTECH. strong fiber from Sansevieria used for cordageTECH.
- The rope was made from bowstring hemp.
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plant species in the genus Sansevieria
Examples of bowstring hemp in a sentence
The leaves of bowstring hemp are long and sturdy. Bowstring hemp is valued for its durability. Artisans prefer bowstring hemp for making crafts.
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- French:Sansevieria, fibre de Sansevieria, ...
- German:Bogenhanf, Sansevieria-Faser, ...
- Italian:Sansevieria, fibra di Sansevieria, ...
- Spanish:Sansevieria, cáñamo de arco, ...
- Portuguese:espada-de-são-jorge, sisal, ...
- Chinese:虎尾兰, 虎尾兰纤维, ...
- Japanese:サンスベリア, サンセベリア繊維, ...
- Arabic:سانْسِيفِيرْيَا, ليف السنسفيريا, ...
- Hebrew:סַנְסֵבֵרְיָה, סִיבֵי סַנְסִיוֵורְיָה, ...
- Russian:сансевиерия, сансевьера, ...
- Ukrainian:сансевієрія, волокно сансевієрії, ...
- Hindi:बोवस्ट्रिंग हेम्प, धागा, ...
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