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haycock [ˈheɪˌkɒk] n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) a small cone-shaped pile of hay left in the field until dry enough to carry to the rick or barn ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Translations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When the last of the hay had been divided, Levin, intrusting the superintendence of the rest to the counting-house clerk, sat down on a haycock marked off by a stake of willow, and looked admiringly at the meadow swarming with peasants. This long consumer, who had probably never done an honest day's-work in his life, sprung the lid of a Chinese tobacco-box and with thumb and forefinger forked out a wad like a small haycock. The Fuegian wigwam resembles, in size and dimensions, a haycock. |
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haycock - a small cone-shaped pile of hay that has been left in the field until it is dry enough to carry to the hayrick