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strawbale

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A bale of straw.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Strawbale construction is a sustainable method for building, from the standpoint of both materials and energy needed for heating and cooling.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From straw + bale.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: halmballe — Translations
  • Swedish: halmbal — Translations