bent grass

noun

1. any grass of the genus Agrostis, especially the redtop.

bent grass

noun

1. any perennial grass of the genus Agrostis , esp A. tenuis , which has a spreading panicle of tiny flowers. Some species are planted for hay or in lawns Sometimes shortened tobent

Word History and Origins

Origin of bent grass¹

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

Finally, he strewed leaves, and bent grass, until no least gleam of metal betrayed the masked peril of the trail.

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But I caught hold at last by the long bent-grass on the brae-top, and pulled myself to a good footing.

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Now and then a hare will start among the bent-grass, while aloft the falcon rests poised on her mighty wing.

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The bent grass and weeds showed the way, Dorothy hurried along, only stopping to listen for the hoped-for voice.

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Nearer and nearer came the land; the shore, with its bent grass, seemed almost within catapult shot.

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