noun
- plural of haying; the process or season of cutting, drying, and gathering hay from fields
Usage: typically used in agricultural contexts; often refers to the activity or multiple instances of the haying process
Examples
- The farm's hayings began in early June when the grass reached the right height.
- Multiple hayings throughout the summer ensured enough feed for the cattle.
- Weather delays pushed back the scheduled hayings by two weeks.
- The farmers worked long hours during the hayings to beat the rain.
- Good hayings depend on dry, sunny weather conditions.