Definition

A person who gathers and arranges cut crops into stooks, which are small bundles or stacks, to dry in the field.

Example

The stooker worked diligently in the field, creating neat stacks of wheat.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a stooker at work during harvest time?

No, I haven't! What do they do exactly?

They gather and stack the grain into stooks, which looks pretty interesting.

That sounds cool! I'd love to see how it's done.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'stooker' originates from Old English 'stoc' (meaning place or dwelling) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A stooker refers to a person who works in a specific place, particularly in agriculture, where they stack sheaves of grain.

Memory Tip

Think of someone working in a specific 'place' ('stoc') and the '-er' indicating a person. This helps you remember that a stooker is someone who works in a particular agricultural setting.

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