Definitions for straw

Definitions for (noun) straw

Main entry: straw, drinking straw

Definition: a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth


Main entry: pale yellow, wheat, straw

Definition: a variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white


Main entry: chaff, husk, straw, stubble, stalk, shuck

Definition: material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds


Main entry: straw

Definition: plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder


Definitions for (verb) straw

Main entry: straw, strew

Definition: spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

Usage: strew toys all over the carpet


Main entry: straw

Definition: cover or provide with or as if with straw

Usage: cows were strawed to weather the snowstorm


Definitions for (adj) straw

Main entry: straw

Definition: of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored


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