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What is the collective noun for shafts of wheat?

There isn't a commonly used collective noun for shafts of wheat.

Here's why:

* Shafts of wheat isn't a common phrase. We usually talk about wheat in terms of stalks, heads, or fields.

* Collective nouns are typically used for groups of animals (a flock of birds, a herd of cows) or objects (a bunch of grapes, a fleet of ships).

If you're looking for a way to describe a group of wheat stalks, you could use:

* A stand of wheat

* A field of wheat

* A crop of wheat

Let me know if you have any other word puzzles!

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