staddle

/ˈstædəl, -dəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to support or place (e.g. a stack of hay) on a beam or platform, typically for drying or curing.

“The farmer staddled the freshly cut hay to dry it under the sun.”

2. noun

a beam or platform used to support something, especially for drying or curing.

“The farmer placed the hay on the staddle to dry it quickly.”

3. noun

a support or prop, especially for a wheel or a cart.

“The old cart was supported by a wooden staddle.”

Synonyms

  • beam
  • platform
  • support

Antonyms

  • invert
  • overturn