haystack

Meanings

• Noun

  A large pile or stack of hay.

• Noun

  A structure used for storing hay, typically with a conical or pyramid shape.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈheɪˌstæk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

hayrick , wynd

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with haystack
mack , pack , whack

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Variants

List of all variants of haystack that leads to same result
haystack , haystacks , a needle in a haystack

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Etymology

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Old English hæg, hægge 'heap, pile' + stack 'stack'.

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Trivia

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1. A haystack can weigh up to several tons.

2. Haystacks were once used as fortifications during wars.

3. In some cultures, it is believed that seeing a haystack in a dream symbolizes prosperity and abundance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hay: A crop grown primarily for animal feed, consisting of the dried stalks and seeds of various grasses.

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Culture

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In literature, a haystack is often used as a setting or symbol, such as in Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Tinderbox' or in the nursery rhyme 'Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary'. In art, there are several famous paintings depicting haystacks, such as Vincent van Gogh's 'Haystacks with a Cart' and Claude Monet's 'Haystacks'.

How to Memorize "haystack"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large pile or stack of hay. Visualize the conical or pyramid shape. Picture the haystack in a field with animals grazing nearby.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'haystack' with the image of a barn or farm. Connect it with the idea of animal feed and agriculture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Hay, stack high' to help remember the word. Create a mental image of a haystack to associate with the word.

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