1. Plural of piasaba; a coarse, stiff fiber obtained from the leaf stalks of a South American palm tree, used for making brushes, brooms, and rope.
Usage: Also spelled piassava or piassaba; Chiefly used in industrial and commercial contexts

Examples

• The factory imported piasabas from Brazil to manufacture sturdy brooms.
• Piasabas are valued for their durability in making industrial brushes.
• The coarse piasabas fibers were ideal for the rope-making process.
• Manufacturers prefer piasabas over synthetic materials for certain applications.
• The bristles of the broom were made from high-quality piasabas.