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STRAWS

(noun, adj.sat, verb)
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There are 7 meanings of the word Straws.

Straws - as a noun

Plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

Material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chaff16husk11shuck14stalk9stubble11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plant materialplant substance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pale yellowwheat11

A thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drinking straw

Straws - as an adjective satellite

Of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored

Straws - as a verb

Cover or provide with or as if with straw

Example: "Cows were strawed to weather the snowstorm"

Spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

Example: "Strew toys all over the carpet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strew8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
distribute13spread9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I need to buy some straws for the party."
"The bartender placed two straws in my cocktail."
"Plastic straws can be harmful to marine life."
"The children blew bubbles with their straws in the milk."
"The package came with a pack of colorful straws."
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Word Game Points

Is STRAWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, straws is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STRAWS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is STRAWS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, straws is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STRAWS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is STRAWS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, straws is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STRAWS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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