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Meanings of abaca in anglès
A fiber extracted from the abaca plant (Musa textilis).
Synonyms
Examples for "manila hemp"
Examples for "manila hemp"
1
The manila hemp is the most prominent, of which coarse cloth is woven, besides the valuable cordage.
2
The fibre is whiter, cleaner, and lighter than jute; moreover, in strength it ranks next to the best quality of manila hemp.
3
Another statement from British India shows that Manila hemp requires a very special treatment.
4
The best Manila hemp ought to be white, dry, and of a long and fine fiber.
5
One Philippine product, however, connects the islands with almost all the rest of the world, namely, Manila hemp.
1
Manufactures consist in fabrics of abaca and canonegro, of which boat cables are made.
2
The chief products are abaca, rice, and cocoanuts, oil being extracted from the latter.
3
There are gold and copper mines, and much tobacco, sugar, rice, and abaca is raised.
4
Freshen up sunrooms and glass box extensions with this collection of steel frame abaca weave furniture.
5
They are somewhat mountainous and well wooded, and coffee, abaca, sugar cane, and tobacco are raised.
1
The ropes made from it are of that kind called Manilla hemp.
2
What is known as Manilla hemp is an article of much value.
3
This is inclosed within several strands of Manilla hemp, with ten iron wires woven among them.
4
A rougher sort, called Manilla hemp, is made into rope, which, with the raw material, is largely exported.
1
ABACA, or ABAKA, a native name for the plant Musa textilis, which produces the fibre called Manila Hemp (q.v.).
Usage of abaca in anglès
1
Manufactures consist in fabrics of abaca and canonegro, of which boat cables are made.
2
The chief products are abaca, rice, and cocoanuts, oil being extracted from the latter.
3
There are gold and copper mines, and much tobacco, sugar, rice, and abaca is raised.
4
Freshen up sunrooms and glass box extensions with this collection of steel frame abaca weave furniture.
5
They are somewhat mountainous and well wooded, and coffee, abaca, sugar cane, and tobacco are raised.
6
The principal product of the island is abaca, but rice is also raised and cocoanut oil is extracted.
7
We were shown a species of banana, called abaca, the finer filaments of which, mixed with silk, are manufactured into native cloth.
8
The officials were anxious to grow abaca, cacao, sugar cane and coconuts, all products of the Philippines, the soil of which resembled theirs.
9
Abaca and palay are raised, and in the gold washings considerable gold of good quality is found.
10
ABACA, or ABAKA, a native name for the plant Musa textilis, which produces the fibre called Manila Hemp (q.v.).
Frequent collocations
Abaca through the time