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haystack

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hay·stack  (hstk)
n.
A large stack of hay, especially as left in a field to dry. Also called hayrick.

haystack [ˈheɪˌstæk], hayrick [ˈheɪˌrɪk]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) a large pile of hay, esp one built in the open air and covered with thatch
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.haystackhaystack - a stack of hay                      
stack - an orderly pile
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
Translations
haystack [ˈheɪstæk] Nalmiar m
to be like looking for a needle in a haystackser como buscar una aguja en un pajar

haystack [ˈheɪstæk] nmeule f de foin
it's like looking for a needle in a haystack → cela revient à chercher une aiguille dans une meule de foin, cela revient à chercher une aiguille dans une botte de foin

haystack [ˈheɪˌstæk] npagliaio
haystack [ˈheɪˌstæk] npagliaio

haystack كومة مضغوطة من القش kupka sena høstak Heuhaufen θημωνιά almiar heinäsuova meule de foin stog sijena pagliaio 干し草の山 건초 더미 hooiberg høystakk stóg siana palheiro стог сена höstack กองหญ้า saman yığını đống cỏ khô 干草堆


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He can perceive a haystack at an enormous distance when he is interested.
I do not remember, now, what that thing is that is in front of the man who is running, but I think it is a haystack or a woman.
But do you suppose I was going to walk into church beside a perambulating haystack like that?
 
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