verbπShareTo put (something) in a place where it will be harder to discover or out of sight."He hides his magazines under the bed."actionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put oneself in a place where one will be harder to find or out of sight."The child hides behind the couch when his parents arrive home. "actionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe skin of an animal."The furniture factory uses cow hides to make leather chairs. "animalmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe human skin."Leather for shoes and bags comes from animal hides. "bodyhumananatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually United States) One's own life or personal safety, especially when in peril."The witness agreed to testify, risking his hides to expose the corrupt officials. "humanconditionsituationvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(mainly British) A covered structure from which hunters, birdwatchers, etc can observe animals without scaring them."From the hides along the riverbank, we watched the herons fishing. "animalbuildingenvironmentnaturesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA secret room for hiding oneself or valuables; a hideaway.""During the robbery, the family used the hides behind the bookshelf to stay safe." "placebuildingpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA covered structure to which a pet animal can retreat, as is recommended for snakes."The pet store sells several different sizes of hides for reptiles, ensuring your snake feels safe and secure. "animalstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo beat with a whip made from hide."The cruel overseer hides the oxen when they don't pull the plow hard enough. "actionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA unit of land and tax assessment of varying size, originally as intended to support one household with dependents."The family's small farm was one of the many hides in the village, assessed for taxes according to its size. "propertygovernmenthistoryagricultureeconomyunitareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading