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Term: Staw

Description:

Staw is a noun that usually refers to a thin hollow tube made of straw, used for drinking or drawing liquid into the mouth.

Example sentences:

1. She took a sip from her iced coffee through a staw with a colorful umbrella attached to it.
2. The bartender handed me a staw along with my soda.

Description:

Staw is also a noun that refers to a small natural watercourse or stream, typically found in rural or agricultural areas.

Example sentences:

1. The children loved to play near the staw, skipping stones and catching tadpoles.
2. The staw that ran through the farmer's field provided water for his crops.

Description:

Staw is a verb that means to poke or pierce with or as if with a sharp-pointed object.

Example sentences:

1. He accidentally stawed himself with the needle while sewing.
2. The chef delicately stawed the meat to marinate it evenly.

Description:

Staw is also a local term used in certain regions to refer to a young bullock or steer.

Example sentences:

1. The farmer proudly showed off his prize-winning staw at the local fair.
2. They decided to raise a staw on their farm for meat production.

Possible related products:

• Straws
• Straw Umbrellas
• Straw Dispensers
• Stream Guidebooks
• Sewing Needles
• Bullock Raising Books