Straw is a noun meaning a thin cylindrical stem or stalk of grain plants, typically used to refer to a dry stalk left after harvesting. It also denotes a drinking tube made of plastic or paper, or a small amount capable of being sucked up through a straw. The term can imply materials for crafts or bedding, and is used figuratively in phrases like “draw straw” for a choice made at random.
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