Haymaking: meaning, definitions and examples
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haymaking
[ ˈheɪˌmeɪkɪŋ ]
farming process
Haymaking is the process of cutting and drying grass or legumes to preserve it for animal feed. This practice is essential in agriculture, especially in areas where grazing grass is not available year-round. The cut grass is usually left to dry in the sun before being stored as hay.
Synonyms
grass curing, hay harvesting
Examples of usage
- The farmer began haymaking early in the morning to avoid the rain.
- Haymaking is crucial for winter feeding livestock.
- Many rural communities organize haymaking events to bring people together.
- He learned the art of haymaking from his grandfather.
Translations
Translations of the word "haymaking" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fabricação de feno
🇮🇳 घास काटना
🇩🇪 Heuernte
🇮🇩 pembuatan rumput kering
🇺🇦 сінокіс
🇵🇱 koszenie trawy
🇯🇵 干し草作り
🇫🇷 fauchage
🇪🇸 cosecha de heno
🇹🇷 saman yapma
🇰🇷 건초 만들기
🇸🇦 حصاد التبن
🇨🇿 sklizeň sena
🇸🇰 zber trávy
🇨🇳 制草
🇸🇮 pridelava sena
🇮🇸 heygerð
🇰🇿 сено дайындау
🇬🇪 სინა მოყვანა
🇦🇿 xeyir biçmək
🇲🇽 cosecha de heno
Etymology
The term 'haymaking' originates from the Old English word 'hēg,' which means hay, and the verb 'macian,' meaning to make or to prepare. Historically, haymaking was an important seasonal task in agrarian societies, where surplus grass was cut and dried during the summer months for preservation. As agriculture evolved, methods and tools used in haymaking have transformed, from manual scythes and sickles to modern machinery. The practice was especially significant in Europe, where climate and land types dictated the necessity of storing animal fodder. The word has remained in use through the years, reflecting both a literal and cultural connection to farming practices.