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feedsack

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A sack (bag) for feed, usually of cotton or polymer cloth or of heavy paper.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: animal husbandry

Examples

  • He brought us his fruitwood sawdust in an old feedsack, ready to be used in our crafting project.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: sack, bag, poke, packaging

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noun

Meaning 2

Sackcloth. (In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, feedsack cloth was often reused for making clothing, quilts, or rags, and this tradition continues to some extent today.)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: hessian, burlap
  • Let's be honest: the outfit hardly matters — you could put her in a dress made of feedsack and she'd still look fabulous.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hessian, burlap

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cloth, fabric, textile, material

History

Etymology

From feed + sack.