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DictionarybastInner bark fiber
noun

bast

BAST/bˈæst/

Strong fiber from the inner bark of plants.

Strips of bast are twisted into cord beside the peeled bark.

A close botanical-material study of linden bark: rough outer bark peeled back to reveal pale, stringy inner bark, with extracted fiber strips and a short cord twisted from the same fibers beside it.
Etymology
bastOld Englishfibrous inner bark

Old English bæst already named fibrous inner bark, the material used for cordage and mats. Its deeper origin is uncertain.

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More examples

  • Strips of bast were taken from the inner bark.
  • The basket was woven with strong bast fibers.
  • The exhibit explained how bast was prepared.

Forms

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Similar words

bark
Bark includes outer protective layers; bast is the strong fiber from the inner bark.
fiber
Fiber is the broader material category; bast identifies fibers from particular plant tissues.