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noun
The cutting of grass and subsequently curing it to make hay as fodder for animals.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Taking full advantage of an opportunity while it lasts.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
cutting grass and curing it to make hay
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: labor, labour, toil
noun
taking full advantage of an opportunity while it lasts
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: accomplishment, achievement
History
From Middle English hey makyng; equivalent to hay + making.
Across languages
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