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The word straw is a noun. Straw means (1) a thin paper or plastic tube used to such liquids into the mouth, (2) a yellow tint; yellow diluted with white, (3) material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds, (4) plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder.
Straw is also a verb that means (1) spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic), (2) cover or provide with or as if with straw.
Straw is also an adjective that means (1) of a pale yellow color like straw; straw colored.
The following articles and web pages elaborate on the word straw.
- Cowboy Hats
Cowboy hats are Western style hats that were originally created as part of cowmen's daily wear. The wide brim could be used for fanning a fire, scooping water, or waving to distant riders.
https://www.CowboyHats.us/
- Cowboy Hat History
The cowboy hat was invented in 1865 when John Stetson used fur fabric and boiling water to create a hat that kept out the elements. Learn more on this website.
https://www.CowboyHats.us/history.htm
- Tote Bags
A tote bag is a flexible bag with an open top. Many are made of canvas, but tote bags can also be made of leather, vinyl, straw, or other fabric. Visit this site to learn more about tote bags.
https://www.ToteBags.us/
- Wicker Furniture
Wicker furniture is constructed of hard woven plant fibers such as willow switches, rattan stalks, or straw reeds. Wicker furniture was popular in Victorian times and continues to hold nostalgic appeal.
https://www.WickerFurniture.us/
The following articles provide recent straw-related news.
- Taking A Deep Dive Into The Power Of Vanilla With Salt & Straw Founder
We got the scoop from founder Tyler Malek about his enthusiasm for that not-so-basic flavor.
By Leslie Kelly, Contributor. Forbes. Friday, 13 Jun 2025 11:46:25 -0400.
- The last straw: Seattle's drinking straw ban
Millions of plastic drinking straws end up as litter, often in the oceans, which is why this summer Seattle became the largest city in America to ban plastic straws in restaurants, to be replaced with compostable or paper options. ...
CBS News. Friday, 06 Jun 2025 16:20:40 -0400.
- Trump targets ActBlue for investigation of straw donors
President Trump is targeting ActBlue, the major online donation platform used by Democrats, by cracking down on "straw donors" or foreign campaign contributions, which he says the site has been involved in.
Mallory Wilson. Washington Times. Thursday, 24 Apr 2025 19:35:54 -0400.
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