oast (Meaning)
Wordnet
oast (n)
a kiln for drying hops
Webster
oast (n.)
A kiln to dry hops or malt; a cockle.
Synonyms & Antonyms of oast
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oast Sentence Examples
- The towering oast dominated the skyline of the Kentish countryside.
- The traditional oast house provided shelter and storage for hops during the harvest.
- The conical-shaped oast had a unique design that aided in the drying of hops.
- The interiors of oasts were often lined with hessian, creating a cozy and insulating atmosphere.
- The oast played a crucial role in the production of Kentish hops, an essential ingredient in British beer.
- Historic oasts have been converted into charming residences, preserving their architectural heritage.
- The aroma of hops filled the air around the oast during the drying process.
- The oast's distinctive shape and size made it a prominent landmark in the surrounding area.
- The oast provided employment for many local workers during the hop harvest.
- The preservation of oasts is an important part of safeguarding the cultural history of the hop industry in Kent.
FAQs About the word oast
a kiln for drying hopsA kiln to dry hops or malt; a cockle.
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The towering oast dominated the skyline of the Kentish countryside.
The traditional oast house provided shelter and storage for hops during the harvest.
The conical-shaped oast had a unique design that aided in the drying of hops.
The interiors of oasts were often lined with hessian, creating a cozy and insulating atmosphere.
