HyperDic: hemp

English > 3 senses of the word hemp:
NOUNsubstancehempa plant fiber
planthemp, cannabisany plant of the genus Cannabis
artifacthemp, hangman's rope, hangman's halter, halter, hempen necktiea rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging
hemp > pronunciation
Soundshheh'mp
Rhymestemp
English > hemp: 3 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA plant fiber.
NarrowerManila hemp, Manilla hemp, abacaA kind of hemp obtained from the abaca plant in the Philippines
bowstring hemphemp obtained from the sansevieria
kenaf, deccan hempFiber from an East Indian plant Hibiscus cannabinus
Broaderplant fiber, plant fibreFiber derived from plants
Substance ofcanvas, canvassA heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
ropeA strong line
Spanishcáñamo
Catalancànem
English > hemp: 3 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningAny plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough / tough fibers and narcotic drugs.
Synonymcannabis
Member ofgenus Cannabishemp
Partscannabis, marijuana, marihuana, ganjaThe most commonly used illicit drug
NarrowerIndian hemp, Cannabis indicaSource of e.g. bhang and hashish as well as fiber
marijuana, marihuana, ganja, Cannabis sativaA strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared
Broadershrub, bushA low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
Spanishcáñamo, cannabis, marihuana
Catalancànem, cannabis
English > hemp: 3 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging.
Synonymshangman's rope, hangman's halter, halter, hempen necktie
Part ofgallowsAn instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
Partsnoose, running noose, slip nooseA loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot
BroaderropeA strong line
Spanishahogadero, soga
Catalandogal, soga

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