straw straw /ˈstrɔ/

adjective

1. () Of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored  ( straw )
   of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored
   

noun

1. () 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.
   
   
2. () 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
   
3. 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
   
   
4. 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

1. Spread by scattering (  ( straw , strew )
   spread by scattering (
    Straw
   straw
    Strew toys all over the carpet
   strew toys all over the carpet
   
2. 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