Visual meaning of 'ricks'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of ricks: Straw, hay etc. stored in a stack for winter fodder, commonly protected with thatch.

noun

Straw, hay etc. stored in a stack for winter fodder, commonly protected with thatch.

"The farmer built tall ricks of hay in the field to feed his cows through the long winter. "

agriculture material environment food

Visual illustration of ricks: A stack of wood, especially cut to a regular length; also used as a measure of wood, typically four by eight feet.

noun

A stack of wood, especially cut to a regular length; also used as a measure of wood, typically four by eight feet.

"The farmer stacked two ricks of firewood near the barn to prepare for the winter. "

material agriculture fuel unit amount

Visual illustration of ricks: To heap up (hay, etc.) in ricks.

verb

To heap up (hay, etc.) in ricks.

"After a long day, the farmer ricks the hay into neat stacks in the field. "

agriculture work

Visual illustration of ricks: To slightly sprain or strain the neck, back, ankle etc.

verb

To slightly sprain or strain the neck, back, ankle etc.

"While gardening, he ricked his back trying to lift a heavy pot. "

medicine body action

noun

A brand new (naive) boot camp inductee.

"No turning back now rick, you are the property of the US government now."

military person group