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bast fiber

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bast fiber
n.
Any of various durable fibers found in the phloem of certain plants, especially flax, hemp, and jute, used in making rope and baskets.
bast fiber  (bst)
Any of various durable fibers found in the phloem of certain eudicot plants, especially flax, hemp, and jute, used in making rope and baskets.
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Noun1.bast fiberbast fiber - strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants
bast
natural fiber, natural fibre - fiber derived from plants or animals


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