Bast (noun)

1. The inner bark of certain trees, such as linden, used for making cordage, matting, and other materials.
2. A strong fibrous material obtained from the stems of certain plants, used for making rope, matting, and other materials.

Origin:

From old english bæst, meaning the inner bark of certain trees, such as linden, used for making cordage, matting, and other materials.

Examples:

1. The native people used bast to make baskets and mats.
2. The bast fibers were used to make strong rope for climbing.
3. Bast fibers are an important raw material for paper industry.
4. The bast fibers are harvested from the inner bark of the trees.
5. The bast fibers were used to weave fabrics in ancient times.