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Culm

Noun:

1. In botanical terms, culm refers to the hollow and jointed stem of a grass or sedge.

Example sentence: The culms of the bamboo plant are used for various purposes, including construction, paper-making, and crafts.

2. In mining terminology:

a) Culm refers to the waste material left after coal has been separated from its impurities.

Example sentence: The culm piles near the old coal mine were a reminder of the area's industrial history.

b) Culm can also mean a stratum of anthracite or bituminous coal.

Example sentence: The coal seam consisted of alternating layers of culm and high-quality anthracite.

3. In the context of biology:

Culm is the central, elongated stalk of a grass inflorescence that bears the flowers.

Example sentence: The culm of the wheat plant was heavy with grain, ready to be harvested.

4. In regional dialects (local usage):

Culm can refer to coal dust or small-graded anthracite.

Example sentence: The coal miners used culm to fuel their homes during the winter months.