Hayrick: meaning, definitions and examples
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hayrick
[ หheษชrษชk ]
agriculture storage
A hayrick is a cylindrical or conical stack of hay that is stored outdoors. It is typically constructed of hay bales that are stacked and covered to protect the hay from the elements. This method of storage is common in rural areas where hay is harvested for livestock feed. Hayricks can vary in size and are often seen in farming landscapes during the harvesting season.
Synonyms
hay mound, hay pile, haystack
Examples of usage
- The farmer built a hayrick to store the hay for winter.
- After the harvest, the hay was piled high into a large hayrick.
- They covered the hayrick with tarps to keep the rain off.
- The old hayrick had stood for years, weathering many storms.
Translations
Translations of the word "hayrick" in other languages:
๐ต๐น monte de feno
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคธ เคเคพ เคขเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Heuhaufen
๐ฎ๐ฉ tumpukan jerami
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฝะพะฟะธ ััะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ stรณg siana
๐ฏ๐ต ๅนฒใ่ใฎๅฑฑ
๐ซ๐ท meule de foin
๐ช๐ธ montรณn de heno
๐น๐ท saman yฤฑฤฤฑnฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑด์ด ๋๋ฏธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู ุฉ ู ู ุงูุชุจู
๐จ๐ฟ hromada sena
๐ธ๐ฐ hromada sena
๐จ๐ณ ๅนฒ่ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ kupica sena
๐ฎ๐ธ heysรญsl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะปั ััััะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแ แแแแก แแแกแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ saman yฤฑฤฤฑmฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ montรณn de heno
Etymology
The word 'hayrick' has its origins in the early 19th century, derived from the combination of 'hay', which comes from the Old English 'haeg', meaning 'grass', and 'rick', which is thought to originate from the Old Norse word 'rik' meaning 'stack'. The practice of stacking hay dates back centuries and reflects agricultural methods in various cultures. The design of a hayrick is functional, serving to keep hay dry and protected from rain and pests. Hayricks can be found in various forms across the globe, adapting to local materials and farming practices. Over time, the term has come to signify not just the structure itself but also the important role it plays in preserving fodder for livestock, demonstrating the deep link between language, agriculture, and rural life.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,062, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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