Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
garbe
noun
/ɡɑːrb/
Definition
A word of Scottish origin that refers to a bundle of sheaves, specifically in the context of farming.
Examples
- During the harvest season, the farmers would typically create a garbe of wheat in the field.
- She observed the garbe neatly arranged in the barn, ready to be threshed.
Meaning
In agriculture, ‘garbe’ describes a collection or stack of harvested grain sheaves, typically tied together for storage and transport.
Synonyms
- Sheaf
- Bundle
- Stack
