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burlap

noun as in fabric

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After the fossil hunters had recorded as much data as they could about where Apex was found, its bones were taped up in protective “jackets” made of plaster and burlap and lifted onto a trailer.

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I tried once again to tear my robe, but the coarse burlap was loosely woven and gave too much slack.

He grabs his burlap sack, and I don’t know what he’s gonna do with it, but I don’t wanna find out.

Their remains were complete and bound with burlap, belts and tape, which helped to trap human hairs that prosecutors used for DNA evidence to connect the bodies to Heuermann.

Later, they discovered that the material could be stuffed into recycled burlap sacks and pantyhose to make booms or mats that would soak up oil.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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