hemp
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Definition of hemp - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
botanytype of plant from which fibers are extracted
  • Hemp is cultivated for its strong fibers used in textiles..
cannabis
2.
textile materialstrong plant fibers used to make ropes, cloth, and paper
  • The rope is made from hemp.
fiber strand thread
3.
executionDatedUKrope used for hanging executionsDatedUK
  • The prisoner faced the hemp at dawn.
gallows noose
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    type of plant from which fibers are extracted

Expressions with hemp

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plant-based milk made from hemp seeds
Hemp milk is a good alternative for people avoiding dairy.
seed of the hemp plant used for food and oil
Hemp seed is often added to smoothies for extra nutrition..
thick liquid fat taken from hemp seeds used in food or cosmetics
She drizzled hemp oil over the salad for a nutty flavor.
strong fiber from a plant used for ropes
The rope is made from sisal hemp.
plant species in the genus Sansevieria
Bowstring hemp is often used in gardens.
European herb with divided leaves and reddish-purple flowers
The garden featured hemp agrimony among other wildflowers.

Origin of hemp

Old English, hænep (hemp)

Terms with hemp included in their meaning

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fabric
strong coarse cloth made from jute or hemp
packaging sheets
strong, light brown paper made from hemp
substance
illegal drug from hemp plant smoked for relaxation
substance
psychoactive drug from the hemp plant that causes euphoria
material
strong, stiff paper from manila hemp, usually yellowish-brown
tools
tool for combing flax or hemp fibers
agriculture
woody by-product from processing flax or hemp
organic chemistry
resin from hemp with narcotic effects

Examples of hemp in a sentence

  • The farmers planted hemp for its versatile uses.
  • Hemp is often used in eco-friendly clothing.
  • They crafted baskets using hemp fibers.
  • The condemned man dreaded the hemp awaiting him.
  • The hemp was prepared for the execution at sunrise.

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  1. French:chanvre, corde, ...
  2. German:Hanf, Galgenstrick, ...
  3. Italian:canapa, fibra di canapa, ...
  4. Spanish:cáñamo, fibra de cáñamo, ...
  5. Portuguese:cânhamo, corda de enforcamento, ...
  6. Chinese:大麻, 麻, ...
  7. Japanese:麻, 大麻, ...
  8. Arabic:قِنَّب, حَبْل المِشْنَقَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:קַנְבּוֹס, סִיבֵי צֶמַח חֲזָקִים הַמְּשַׁמְּשִׁים לְיִצּוּר חֲבָלִים וּבְדִים, ...
  10. Russian:конопля, конопляное волокно, ...
  11. Ukrainian:коноплі, конопляні волокна, ...
  12. Hindi:सन, हेंप, ...
HEMP
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Definition of HEMP - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

acr: high-altitude electromagnetic pulseTECH.burst of energy from nuclear explosionTECH.
  • A HEMP can disrupt electronic devices.
  • Military experts are concerned about the effects of a HEMP.
  • A HEMP attack could cripple the power grid.
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Origin of HEMP

Old English hænep (hemp)

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  1. French:impulsion électromagnétique de haute altitude, ...
  2. German:elektromagnetischer Impuls in großer Höhe, ...
  3. Italian:HEMP, ...
  4. Spanish:pulso electromagnético de gran altitud, ...
  5. Portuguese:HEMP, ...
  6. Chinese:高空电磁脉冲, ...
  7. Japanese:HEMP, ...
  8. Arabic:نبضة كهرومغناطيسية عالية الارتفاع, ...
  9. Hebrew:פּוֹלְס אֶלֶקְטְרוֹמַגְנֶטִי מִפִּיצוּץ גֶּרַעִינִי, ...
  10. Russian:ВЭМИ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:високий рівень електромагнітного імпульсу, ...
  12. Hindi:उच्च-ऊँचाई विद्युतचुंबकीय स्पंद, ...

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