noun
- Plural of hemp; plants of the genus Cannabis grown for their fiber, seeds, or medicinal properties.
- Plural of hemp; strong fibers obtained from hemp plants, used to make rope, fabric, and other materials.
Usage: Most common sense; refers to the plant or its cultivated varieties
Usage: Refers to the processed fiber product
Examples
- The farmer grows several varieties of hemps for textile production.
- Different hemps produce fibers with varying strength and durability.
- Industrial hemps are cultivated primarily for their robust fibers.
- The hemps used in rope-making must be processed carefully.
- Modern hemps are bred for high fiber yield and quality.
- Ancient civilizations valued hemps for making sails and cordage.