Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

halm

Noun
/hɑːlm/
Definition
The stalks of grain or cereal plants, especially after the grain has been harvested.
Examples
  • The farmer used halm to make the roof of the shed.
  • After the harvest, the field was covered in halm, waiting to be tilled back into the soil.
  • Halm is often used as animal bedding due to its availability.
Meaning
Halm refers to the stems or stalks of various plants, particularly those used in agriculture.
Synonyms
  • Stalks
  • Straw
  • Stems