rick
Pronunciation: [rɪk]
Word
Context: "agriculture"
(noun) a rick is a stack of hay or straw that is tightly packed together. Farmers use ricks to store these materials so they don’t get wet or spoil.
Example
The farmer built a tall rick of hay to feed his animals during the winter.
Example
The rick of straw fell over because it was not packed well.
Example
How many ricks of hay do we need for the cattle this winter?
Context: "agriculture"
(verb) to rick means to arrange hay or straw in stacks. This is done to keep it dry and make it easier to store.
Example
They rick the hay carefully to make sure it stays fresh.
Example
They didn't rick the straw properly, so it got wet and spoiled.
Example
Did you rick the hay yesterday before the rain?
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