windrow

Meanings

• noun

  A windrow is a long, narrow pile of harvested crops or other material, such as leaves or logs, left in the field or forest to dry or be collected.

  - "The farmer left the windrows of wheat in the field to dry before threshing."
  - "The logs were stacked in windrows for seasoning before being used as fuel."

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Variants

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windrow , windrows , windrowed , windrowing

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Etymology

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The term 'windrow' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'windrāwan', meaning 'to turn' or 'to roll', possibly due to the way the crops or logs are piled up in the wind.

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Trivia

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1. A windrow is not just used for drying crops or collecting logs, but can also be used as a temporary barrier to control the spread of fire.

2. The length of a windrow can vary depending on the type of crop or material being piled up.

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Related Concepts

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1. Swath: A swath is a long, narrow strip of crops or other material cut or harvested at one pass. Windrows are often formed from swaths.

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Culture

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In agriculture, windrows are commonly used in the harvesting of crops such as wheat, oats, and barley. They help to dry the crops evenly and make the threshing process more efficient. In forestry, windrows are used for collecting and transporting logs.

How to Memorize "windrow"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'windrow', visualize a long, narrow pile of harvested crops or logs left in a field or forest to dry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'windrow' with the image of a farmer or logger working in a field or forest, creating piles of crops or logs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Windrows are long, narrow piles of crops or logs left to dry in the field or forest.'

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