rick
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪk/
KK: /rɪk/
noun
Definition
A stack of hay, straw, or similar materials, often covered to protect it from the weather.
Example
The farmer built a rick of hay in the field to store for the winter.
Conversation
I saw a big rick of hay at the farm yesterday.
Oh really? That sounds interesting!
Yeah, it was stacked high and looked so neat.
I always admire how they manage to organize those ricks.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stack
pile
bale
Antonyms
disperse
scatter
dissolve
transitive verb
Definition
To stack or pile up hay or straw in a specific way, often in a large, compact form.
Example
Farmers rick the hay to keep it dry and protected from the weather.
Tense Forms
Past: ricked
Past Participle: ricked
Conversation
Did you see how they rick the hay in that field?
Yeah, it looked really organized and neat.
I wonder if we could rick some of our own this weekend.
Root Explanation
The word 'rick' originates from Old English 'ric', meaning a rich or powerful person, or a ruler. It can also refer to a stack of hay or straw, derived from the Old Norse 'riki', meaning a stack or heap.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'rich' or 'powerful' person when you hear 'rick', as it connects to the idea of someone who has a lot.
Visually Confused Words
wrick
trick
prick
erick
crick
brick
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