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haystack

/ˈheɪˌskækt/ noun · British & US
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What does haystack mean?

noun

A large pile of hay, especially one made by cutting and drying grass or other plants. A person or thing that is searched or investigated in order to find something.

Example

"The search party was looking for a needle in a haystack."

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