I. ˈbərˌlap, ˈbə̄ˌ-, ˈbəiˌ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: alteration of earlier borelap, perhaps from bore (II) (of a cannon) + lap (rag)
1. : a coarse heavy plain-woven fabric usually of jute or hemp used for bagging and wrapping and in furniture and linoleum manufacture — called also gunny, hessian
2. : a material resembling burlap but of lighter weight used in interior decoration and for clothing
II. transitive verb
( burlapped ; burlapped ; burlapping ; burlaps )
: to wrap in or cover with burlap
a balled and burlapped evergreen