Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
corn-shock
noun
/kɔrn ʃɑk/
Definition
A bundle of corn stalks that have been tied together in a bundle and left upright in the field after harvesting.
Examples
- The farmer made several corn-shocks in the field to prepare the harvested corn for the drying process.
- After the harvest, the landscape was dotted with corn-shocks, creating a picturesque rural scene.
- The children loved to play hide and seek among the tall corn-shocks left standing in the autumn sun.
Meaning
Corn-shocks are typically created during the harvesting process to allow the corn to dry properly before processing or storage.
Synonyms
- stalk bundle
- haystack
- sheaf
