Straw (Noun)
Meaning 1
A variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
Plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder.
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Nouns denoting substances.
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Meaning 3
Material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The farmer carefully gathered the straw from the wheat field to use as bedding for the animals.
- The straw was dry and brittle, perfect for use as mulch in the garden.
- After the harvest, the straw was baled and sold to a local farm for use as animal feed.
- The straw was so fine that it could be used to make paper and other craft products.
- The artist used straw to create a beautiful and intricate sculpture that was both delicate and strong.
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Meaning 4
A thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- I picked up a straw to drink my favorite soda.
- The restaurant started using biodegradable straws instead of plastic ones.
- Can I get a straw with my milkshake, please?
- The kid kept sucking on an empty straw, making loud noises.
- After breaking the first one, I had to ask for a new straw to finish my smoothie.