What is the meaning of straw?

noun

  • Plant fiber used e. G. For making baskets and hats or as fodder.
  • Material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds.
  • A variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white.
  • A thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth.

verb

  • Cover or provide with or as if with straw.
    • usage: "cows were strawed to weather the snowstorm"
  • (v.) ()

adjective

  • Of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored. .
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