straw
straw
dry stalks for bedding
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straw belongs to the topic "Farm Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
straw synonyms
What's the difference between straw / hay
General term for dry cereal stalks used for bedding, thatch, mulch or crafts.
The farmer spread straw in the barn for the animals.
Фермер постелил солому в сарае для животных.
Hay is dried grass used mainly as animal feed; it is different from straw (straw is cereal stalks).
The horses get fresh hay every morning.
Лошади каждое утро получают свежее сено.
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How to pronounce straw and what this word means
straw translation: солома. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce straw
/ˈstrɔː/
straw translation
солома
straw examples
They feed calves with straw
straw transcription
/ˈstrɔː/, /ˈstrɔ/
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straw meaning: what does it mean?
dry stalks for bedding
straw pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
straw is pronounced as /ˈstrɔː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
straw definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
They feed calves with straw Translation: Они кормят телят соломой
Is straw part of Farm Animals vocabulary?
Yes, straw (солома) can be learned in the Farm Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is straw part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, straw (солома) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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