Hay
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /heɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hay is a noun meaning (uncountable) Grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder.
Meaning
(uncountable) Grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder.
More Meanings
- (countable) Any mix of green leafy plants used for fodder.
- A net set around the haunt of an animal, especially a rabbit.
- To cut grasses or herb plants for use as animal fodder.
- To lay snares for rabbits.
- (slang) Cannabis; marijuana.
- (obsolete) A hedge.
- (obsolete) A net placed around the lair or burrow of an animal.
Example Sentences
Make hay while sunne shines.
Jeff Spicoli, roll me another hay
I would like some of that hay. Enclose $20.
Hay may be dried too much as well as too little.
Word Forms
- hays
- haying
- hayed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rick, haystack, reap, mowing, straw, forage.
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