Definition

A pile or bundle of straw or a group of sheaves of grain that are arranged upright in a field.

Example

The farmer stacked the stook of straw neatly in the barn.

Conversation

Did you see the big stook near the edge of the field yesterday?

Yeah, it looked like they had just finished harvesting the grain.

I wonder how many stooks they made this season.

Probably a lot! It was a good year for crops.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To arrange sheaves of grain or hay into upright bundles, typically for drying or storage.

Example

After harvesting the wheat, the farmers stook the sheaves in the field.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they stook the hay in the field yesterday?

Yeah, it looked really organized and neat.

I always find it interesting to watch how they stook everything so quickly.

Root Explanation

The word 'stook' originates from Old English 'stoc', meaning a place or a stack. It refers specifically to a stack of sheaves of grain or a similar structure.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'stack' of grain when you hear 'stook', as it directly relates to a place where sheaves are piled up.

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