hemp
//hɛmp//
Noun
hempSingular
hempsPlural
1
A tall plant of the cannabis family, cultivated for its strong fiber used in making rope, textiles, and paper.
Hemp fibers are used to make strong ropes and textiles.
2
The fiber obtained from the hemp plant, used for making rope, cloth, and other materials.
This rope is made from hemp.
3
A narcotic drug obtained from the hemp plant; cannabis.
The police arrested him for possession of hemp.