Definition

To cut and dry grass or plants to make hay, which is used as animal feed.

Example

Farmers often hay in the summer to prepare for the winter months.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Are you going to help me hay the field this weekend?

Sure! I’ve always wanted to learn how to do it properly.

Great! It’ll be fun to work together and enjoy the outdoors.

Absolutely, and we can take breaks with some snacks!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

Dried grass or other plants that are used as food for animals, especially livestock.

Example

The farmer stored the hay in the barn for the winter months.

Conversation

I saw a field full of hay on my way to the market.

That sounds nice! Is it for the animals?

Yeah, they need the hay for winter feeding.

Definition

To provide dried grass for animals to eat or to turn grass into dried grass for storage.

Example

Farmers often hay their fields in the summer to prepare for winter feeding.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hay the field before the rain came?

Yes, I did! It was a perfect day for it.

I hope the grass dries out soon so I can hay my part.

Root Explanation

The word 'hay' originates from Old English 'heg', meaning grass that has been cut and dried for use as animal fodder. It refers specifically to this dried grass used for feeding livestock.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hay' as the dried grass ('heg') that farmers cut and store to feed their animals.

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