strawy

Meanings

• noun

  Something made from straw, such as a straw mat or a straw hat.

• adjective

  A textured or grainy consistency, similar to that of straw.

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Variants

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a straw in the wind , straw , straw in the wind , strawier , strawiest , straws , straws in the wind , strawy

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Etymology

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From Old English 'strāwe' meaning 'straw'.

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Trivia

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1. Straw is often used to make scarecrows.

2. The world record for the largest straw sculpture was created in Japan and measured over 113 feet tall.

3. Straw is a good insulator and was used in ancient times to keep homes warm in the winter.

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Related Concepts

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1. hay: Both straw and hay are derived from the same plant (grass), but they have different uses. Straw is the dry stalks of the plant after the grain has been harvested, while hay is the dried grass that is cut and used for animal feed.

2. straw man: A 'straw man' is a type of argument where someone misrepresents their opponent's position in order to make it easier to attack and refute. The term comes from the idea of setting up a 'straw man' as a target for archery practice.

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Culture

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Straw is often used in various cultural traditions for building houses, making baskets, and creating decorative items. In some countries, straw is also used for thatching roofs.

How to Memorize "strawy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a straw mat or a straw hat to remember the meaning of 'straw' as a material.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'straw' with the feeling of a textured or grainy consistency to remember its meaning as an adjective.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Straw is what comes after grain is taken away' to remember the meaning of 'straw' as a material.

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