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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..
2.
textile materialstrong plant fibers used to make ropes, cloth, and paper
- The rope is made from hemp.
3.
executionDated UK rope used for hanging executionsDated UK
- The prisoner faced the hemp at dawn.
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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.
plant of the genus Galeopsis with hairy leaves and small flowers
Hemp nettle thrives in disturbed soils along roadsides..
plant used for making fiber and rope
Indian hemp is often used to make strong ropes.
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
plants
hemp plant from which marijuana is obtained
textile tool
instrument with steel pins for combing flax or hemp
fiber preparation
comb flax or hemp fibers to separate and align them
textiles
fibre from hemp or flax
drug
purified resinous extract of the hemp plant
tools
tool with teeth for combing flax or hemp
fabric
coarse fabric used for bags made of hemp or jute
drugs
commonly used illicit drug from hemp plant
nautical material
twisted hemp or tarred twine used in ship rigging
agriculture
woody fibre refuse from flax or hemp
materials
splinter from flax or hemp
agriculture
tool for scutching flax or hemp
hemp preparation
prepare hemp by beating
plant milk
plant-based milk made from hemp seeds
plant product
seed of the hemp plant used for food and oil
cooking
thick liquid fat taken from hemp seeds used in food or cosmetics
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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- French:chanvre, corde, ...
- German:Hanf, Galgenstrick, ...
- Italian:canapa, fibra di canapa, ...
- Spanish:cáñamo, fibra de cáñamo, ...
- Portuguese:cânhamo, corda de enforcamento, ...
- Chinese:大麻, 麻, ...
- Japanese:麻, 大麻, ...
- Arabic:قِنَّب, حَبْل المِشْنَقَة, ...
- Hebrew:קַנְבּוֹס, סִיבֵי צֶמַח חֲזָקִים הַמְּשַׁמְּשִׁים לְיִצּוּר חֲבָלִים וּבְדִים, ...
- Russian:конопля, конопляное волокно, ...
- Ukrainian:коноплі, конопляні волокна, ...
- Hindi:सन, हेंप, ...
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.
Origin of HEMP
Old English hænep (hemp)
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- French:impulsion électromagnétique de haute altitude, ...
- German:elektromagnetischer Impuls in großer Höhe, ...
- Italian:HEMP, ...
- Spanish:pulso electromagnético de gran altitud, ...
- Portuguese:HEMP, ...
- Chinese:高空电磁脉冲, ...
- Japanese:HEMP, ...
- Arabic:نبضة كهرومغناطيسية عالية الارتفاع, ...
- Hebrew:פּוֹלְס אֶלֶקְטְרוֹמַגְנֶטִי מִפִּיצוּץ גֶּרַעִינִי, ...
- Russian:ВЭМИ, ...
- Ukrainian:високий рівень електромагнітного імпульсу, ...
- Hindi:उच्च-ऊँचाई विद्युतचुंबकीय स्पंद, ...
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