Sisal (noun)

1. A fiber obtained from the leaves of the sisal plant, used for making rope and twine.
2. A plant (Agave sisalana) native to southern Mexico and Central America, from which this fiber is obtained.

Origin:

From sisal, the name of the plant from which the fiber is obtained, from yucatec maya sisal, sisal.

Examples:

1. The rope was made from sisal, a strong and durable fiber.
2. Sisal is a versatile fiber that is used in various industries, such as construction and agriculture.
3. The sisal plant is a large, spiky succulent that can grow up to 6 meters tall.
4. The sisal fiber is obtained by removing the leaves from the plant and then processing them.
5. Sisal has been used for centuries to make twine, mats, and other household items.