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n. countablen. a large, neat pile of hay, straw, or wood that is built outdoors and often covered to keep it dry. You usually see these on farms or in the countryside.
n. a large, stack-like structure of hay, corn, or straw, typically built outdoors and thatched or covered for protection against the elements.
The farmer spent the afternoon building a large rick of hay.
After the harvest, the fields were dotted with ricks of straw waiting to be moved to the barn for winter storage.
The traditional method of constructing a rick requires careful layering to ensure that moisture does not penetrate the core and cause the internal vegetation to rot before it can be used.
From the male given name Richard.
Commonly used in agricultural contexts; often functions as a synonym for 'stack' when referring to dried crops.