Windrow
noun
A row of cut grass or grain that has been placed in a long, narrow pile for drying.
The farmer created a windrow of hay to facilitate drying under the sun.
Often appears as...
- hay windrow
- grain windrow
Usage tips
Neutral
general
noun
A row of cut grass or grain that has been placed in a long, narrow pile for drying.
The farmer created a windrow of hay to facilitate drying under the sun.
Often appears as...
- hay windrow
- grain windrow
Usage tips
Neutral
general
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Agricultural Practice
Windrowing crops is a common agricultural practice that helps with the drying process.
Farmers often use a baler to collect the windrowed material.
Pro Tip 2/3Terminology
Windrow terminology can differ by region, so understanding local usage is important when discussing agricultural practices.
In some areas, people may refer to windrows as swaths.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Use
Using 'windrow' may invoke a sense of rural life or farming; it's less commonly used in urban settings.
In a city context, people may not be familiar with the term or its application.
Pro Tip 1/3Agricultural Practice
Windrowing crops is a common agricultural practice that helps with the drying process.
Farmers often use a baler to collect the windrowed material.
Pro Tip 2/3Terminology
Windrow terminology can differ by region, so understanding local usage is important when discussing agricultural practices.
In some areas, people may refer to windrows as swaths.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Use
Using 'windrow' may invoke a sense of rural life or farming; it's less commonly used in urban settings.
In a city context, people may not be familiar with the term or its application.
Pro Tip 1/3Agricultural Practice
Windrowing crops is a common agricultural practice that helps with the drying process.
Farmers often use a baler to collect the windrowed material.
Pro Tip 2/3Terminology
Windrow terminology can differ by region, so understanding local usage is important when discussing agricultural practices.
In some areas, people may refer to windrows as swaths.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Use
Using 'windrow' may invoke a sense of rural life or farming; it's less commonly used in urban settings.
In a city context, people may not be familiar with the term or its application.
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