hayrack

American  

[hey-rak] / ˈheɪˌræk /

noun

1. a rack for holding hay for feeding horses or cattle.

2. a rack or framework mounted on a wagon, for use in carrying hay, straw, or the like.

3. the wagon and rack together.

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hayrack British  

/ ˈheɪˌræk /

noun

1. a rack for holding hay for feeding to animals

2. a rack fixed to a cart or wagon to increase the quantity of hay or straw that it can carry

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Etymology

Origin of hayrack

First recorded in 1815–25; hay + rack ¹

Example Sentences

Ter Borch thereby sets up a strong diagonal, parallel to the top of the hayrack above the feed bin, and perpendicular to the hayrack’s supporting ribs.

From Washington Post

As a tractor was pulling the hayrack wagon, police said the driver lost control of the ride on an incline, causing both the tractor and wagon to slide down into a wooded ravine, WGEM-TV reported.

From Washington Times

Besides trick-or-treating, parks also offer pumpkin carving, campsite decorating, hayrack rides, hikes, crafts, pumpkin rolls and other activities.

From Washington Times

The club also promotes the tractors in the UNL homecoming parade and other student events like fall hayrack rides, she said.

From Washington Times

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says activities will include a mushroom hunt contest, a fish fry, hayrack rides, youth horseback rides and kayaking.

From Washington Times