A framework or slatted container designed to hold hay for feeding livestock, preventing animals from scattering and wasting feed.
From 'hay' + 'rack' (from Old Norse 'rekka,' meaning to stretch or extend). The rack structure literally extends out to contain and portion the hay.
A good hayrack was simple technology that saved farmers enormous amounts of money by reducing waste—sometimes 20-30% of hay would be trampled and lost without one, making it one of agriculture's most cost-effective inventions.
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