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hiding

/ˈhaɪdɪŋ/

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verb

To put (something) in a place where it will be harder to discover or out of sight.

Examples :

"He hides his magazines under the bed."

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verb

To put oneself in a place where one will be harder to find or out of sight.

Examples :

"The child was hiding behind the tree during the game of hide-and-seek. "

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verb

To beat with a whip made from hide.

Examples :

"The cruel overseer was known for hiding the disobedient workers with a thick leather strap. "

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noun

A state of concealment.

Examples :

"The hiding of the cat toys under the bed was a popular game for the children. "

action situation

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noun

A place of concealment.

Examples :

"The garden shed was their hiding for playing hide-and-seek. "

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noun

A beating or spanking.

Examples :

"The teacher gave the student a hiding for talking during class. "