hickories

noun

plural of hickory
as in birches

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  1. crops
  2. straps
Noun
  • Chastain recommends keeping all bird attractions (like birdbaths, feeders, and birdhouses) in a separate section of the garden away from your food crops, creating a bird haven to keep them busy.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
  • Drought covered virtually the entire Plains, destroying crops with deficient rainfall, high temperatures, high winds, insect infestations and dust storms.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of crops
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  • There are mesh pockets, elastic straps, and multiple compartments for optimal organization.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The dress, made of black Chantilly lace with satin straps and hand embroidery, ended up being the last gown Diana wore to a public function before her death.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of straps
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