Straw bail, worthless bail, as being given by irresponsible persons. [Colloq. U.S.]

Straw bid, a worthless bid; a bid for a contract which the bidder is unable or unwilling to fulfill. [Colloq. U.S.]

Straw cat (Zo["o]l.), the pampas cat.

Straw color, the color of dry straw, being a delicate yellow.

Straw drain, a drain filled with straw.

Straw plait, or Straw plat, a strip formed by plaiting straws, used for making hats, bonnets, etc.

To be in the straw, to be brought to bed, as a pregnant woman. [Slang]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)