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    Estopa (en. Tow)

    /es'topa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Fibrous material that comes from plants.
    Tow is used for packing fragile products.
    La estopa se utiliza para el embalaje de productos frágiles.
    Rope or cord made of tow.
    The sailor used tow to tie the sails of the ship.
    El marinero utilizó estopa para atar las velas del barco.
    Waste fibers generated when processing certain plants.
    The textile industry produces tow as a byproduct.
    La industria textil produce estopa como subproducto.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'stupas', meaning 'mantle of fiber'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a fuss
    To create confusion or uproar.
    dar estopa
    there's no need for that much fuss
    Not much is needed for a small task.
    no hay estopa para tanto
    sea tow
    A type of more resistant tow used in navigation.
    estopa de mar

    Related Words

    jute
    A plant from which a strong fiber is obtained and used in tow.
    yute
    rope
    A long strip of flexible material made up of intertwined threads.
    cuerda

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to someone who is clumsy or awkward at performing tasks.
    That guy is a tow, he always drops things.
    Ese chico es una estopa, siempre se le caen las cosas.
    It is used to describe a noisy or chaotic environment.
    The party was a mess, everyone was shouting and dancing.
    La fiesta era una estopa, todos gritaban y bailaban.