straw
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
Dried stalks of grain used for animal bedding or craft, or a thin tube for drinking.
Usage notes
"Straw" for drinking and "straw" for dried plant stalks are the same word, context makes the meaning clear.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The barn was filled with bales of _____ for the horses."
Answer: straw
In your own words, what does "straw" mean?
Dried stalks of grain used for animal bedding or craft, or a thin tube for drinking.
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