rick

[rik]

rick Definition

• 1. a stack of hay, straw, or similar material, especially one neatly arranged in a regular shape and protected from the weather
• 2. a pile of wood that has been cut for drying before use as fuel
• 3. to make something into a stack or pile

Using rick: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rick" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The farmer built a rick of hay in the barn.

• Example

  We need to cut and stack the wood into ricks before winter.

• Example

  He ricked his back while lifting the heavy box.

rick Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rick

• stack
• pile
• heap
• mow

Phrases with rick

• rick of wood

  a pile of wood that has been cut for drying before use as fuel

  Example

  We need to stack the rick of wood before the rain comes.

• rick of hay

  a stack of hay, straw, or similar material, especially one neatly arranged in a regular shape and protected from the weather

  Example

  The farmer built a rick of hay in the barn.

• rick of stones

  a pile of stones used for building walls or other structures

  Example

  The mason used a rick of stones to build the wall.

Origins of rick

from Old English 'hrīc', meaning 'stack'

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Summary: rick in Brief

The term 'rick' [rik] refers to a stack or pile of hay, straw, wood, or similar materials. It can be used as both a noun and a verb, as in 'The farmer built a rick of hay in the barn.' 'Rick' is often used in phrases like 'rick of wood' or 'rick of hay,' and it can also mean to make something into a stack or pile.