hides

/haɪdz/ · verb

Meaning

To put (something) in a place where it will be harder to discover or out of sight.
To put oneself in a place where one will be harder to find or out of sight.
The skin of an animal.
The human skin.
(usually United States) One's own life or personal safety, especially when in peril.
(mainly British) A covered structure from which hunters, birdwatchers, etc can observe animals without scaring them.
A secret room for hiding oneself or valuables; a hideaway.
A covered structure to which a pet animal can retreat, as is recommended for snakes.
To beat with a whip made from hide.
A unit of land and tax assessment of varying size, originally as intended to support one household with dependents.

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