• Frequency of Use
    85 %
  • Retention Rate
    20 %
  • Complexity
    25 %
  • Straw Meanings

    noun the dried stalks of grain, used especially as fodder or as material for thatching, packing, or weaving

    Fields related to straw

    Environmental Science

    Used as a material for biodegradable packaging or as a component in compostable products

    Construction

    Used as a structural material in thatched roofs or as a component in composite materials

    Agriculture

    Used as bedding material for animals or as mulch for crops

    Food and Beverage

    Used as a drinking tool for consuming beverages like juice or cocktails

    Fashion and Accessories

    Used as a material for hats, bags, or other accessories

    Occupation Usage of straw

    Writer

    Straw can be used as a metaphor for something flimsy or weak in writing, such as a straw man argument.

    Agricultural Scientist

    Straw is commonly used as a bedding material for livestock or as mulch in agricultural settings.

    Environmental Engineer

    Straw bales can be used in construction for insulation or erosion control.

    Fashion Designer

    Straw can be used as a material in creating hats, bags, and other accessories.

    Civil Engineer

    Straw can be used in geotechnical engineering for stabilizing slopes or as a lightweight fill material.

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