Straw (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cover or provide with or as if with straw; "cows were strawed to weather the snowstorm".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The cow shed was strawed with fresh hay to keep the animals warm and cozy during the winter months.
- The farmer made sure the chicken coop was well strawed to protect the hens from the harsh weather conditions.
- The old horse was strawed in its stall with a thick layer of dry hay to help it recover from its illness.
- The sleeping area of the barn was strawed with fresh straw for the overnight guests to lie on.
- The animals were strawed with a thick layer of bedding to keep them dry and warm in their stalls during the rainy season.
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Meaning 2
Spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic); "strew toys all over the carpet".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The archer would straw the path with arrows as the enemy advanced.
- Ancient rituals involved the high priest straw flowers across the sacred grounds.
- The wicked witch liked to straw obstacles in the hero's path wherever she could.
- The gardener would straw seeds of new varieties to test their viability.
- The gods were said to straw stars across the night sky to guide sailors.