coir
/koir/US // kɔɪr //UK // (kɔɪə) //
椰棕,椰树,椰浆,椰壳纤维
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : the prepared fiber of the husk of the coconut fruit, used in making rope, matting, etc.
Examples
That evening, while Joe was easing the warps by shoving pieces of coir where the bite came, he felt a grip on his neck.
As above said, it is indispensable to protect cordage exposed to the effects of moisture, except in the case of coir ropes.
Coir matting was next the floor boards, then a thick Chinese quilt (a pukai), then a Scotch plaid made in Geelong.
Desmond slipped out, and in a few seconds returned with several yards of thin coir, a strong rope made of cocoanut fiber.
But still no cable is equal to coir, having three valuable properties, being strong, buoyant and exceedingly elastic.
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