1. plural of jute; strong fibers from a tropical plant used to make rope, burlap, and sacking
2. members of a Germanic tribe that invaded Britain in the 5th century
Usage: historical

Examples

• The factory processed jutes into sturdy rope for shipping.
• Jutes are commonly used to make burlap sacks for grain storage.
• The Jutes settled primarily in Kent after their invasion of Britain.
• Along with the Angles and Saxons, the Jutes helped establish Anglo-Saxon England.
• These jutes will be woven into carpet backing material.
• The museum displayed artifacts left by the Jutes in southeastern England.