straw
straw /ˈstrɔ/
adjective
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()
Of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored
(
straw
)
of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored
noun
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()
Plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
(
straw
)
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
The farmer baled the straw after harvesting the wheat.
The farmer baled the straw after harvesting the wheat.
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()
Material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
(
chaff
, husk
, shuck
[ N. American] , stalk
, straw
, stubble
)
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
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A thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth
(
drinking straw
, straw
)
a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth
I need a straw to drink my smoothie
I need a straw to drink my smoothie
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A variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white
(
pale yellow
, straw
, wheat
)
a variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white
verb
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Spread by scattering (
(
straw
, strew
)
spread by scattering (
Straw
straw
Strew toys all over the carpet
strew toys all over the carpet
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Cover or provide with or as if with straw
(
straw
)
cover or provide with or as if with straw
Cows were strawed to weather the snowstorm
cows were strawed to weather the snowstorm