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rick

Pronunciation: [rɪk]

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Learn how to use rick in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce rick

Pronunciation: [rɪk]

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