Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hay-bale
noun
/heɪ beɪl/
Definition
A rectangular or cylindrical bundle of hay, typically tightly compressed and tied together.
Examples
- The farmer stacked the hay-bales in the barn for the winter.
- The kids used hay-bales to create a makeshift play area in the backyard.
- During the harvest festival, people enjoyed riding on a wagon filled with hay-bales.
Meaning
Hay-bales are used for storing and transporting hay, which is dried grass and other plants that are used for animal feed.
Synonyms
- haystack
- fodder bundle
- forage bundle
