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| adobe |
a building material of clay mixed with straw that has been dried by the sun and made into bricks. [1/2 definitions] |
| basket |
a container made of materials such as wood strips, grass, or straw that are woven or laced together. [1/3 definitions] |
| bedding |
material such as straw or wood chips used as a bed for animals. [1/2 definitions] |
| broom |
a device for sweeping. A broom has a bundle of straw or a brush attached to the end of a long handle. |
| draw straws |
to choose one person from several by having each choose a partly covered straw, with the shortest straw indicating the chosen person. |
| mattress |
a large pad that supports the body while sleeping, made of a strong fabric filled with soft material such as cotton, hair, straw, or foam rubber. |
| pallet1 |
a small or temporary bed, or mattress stuffed with straw. Pallets are sometimes used during emergencies. |
| pitchfork |
a long, sharp tool that is shaped like a fork and is used to move hay or straw. |
| sombrero |
a straw or felt hat that has a wide brim and high crown. Sombreros are worn in Mexico. |
| stack |
a large, neat pile or collection of hay, straw, or grain. [1/5 definitions] |
| straw |
the dried stalks of plants such as oats, wheat, or rye that remain after the grain is removed. Straw is used for feeding animals, for weaving hats and baskets, or for packing. [2/3 definitions] |
| straw hat |
a hat made from natural straw or a straw-like material, often used in warm weather. |
| thatch |
straw, palm leaves, or other dried plant material used as a roof covering. [1/2 definitions] |
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