windrow

[ wind-roh, win- ]

noun

1. a row or line of hay raked together to dry before being raked into heaps.
2. any similar row, as of sheaves of grain, made for the purpose of drying.
3. a row of dry leaves, dust, etc., swept together by the wind.

verb (used with object)

1. to arrange in a windrow.

windrow

/ ˈwɪndˌrəʊ; ˈwɪnˌrəʊ /

noun

1. a long low ridge or line of hay or a similar crop, designed to achieve the best conditions for drying or curing
2. a line of leaves, snow, dust, etc, swept together by the wind

verb

1. tr to put (hay or a similar crop) into windrows

Derived Forms

• ˈwindˌrower, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of windrow¹

First recorded in 1515–25; wind ¹ + row ¹

Example Sentences

One of the walls is black with mould, which is also around the windrow frame and along the ceiling.

From BBC

While chain hotels line the town’s outer edge, the 59-room Hotel Windrow is the only stay within easy walking distance of the city’s charming restaurants and bars.

From Seattle Times

“They were not really prepared for us,” said Anna Durham Windrow, who was in the first class.

From Washington Times

“I’ve always thought that having to navigate the boys club culture at Sewanee turned out to be solid preparation for my career,” Windrow said.

From Washington Times

She is a long-time lobbyist, was senior adviser to former Gov. Phil Bredesen, and now owns Windrow Phillips Group, a government relations firm.

From Washington Times