To keep something out of sight
“They scrambled to hide the evidence as the cops approached.”
To conceal oneself
“They fled to hide in the dark passages and recesses of the crypt.”
To keep something secret
“For the sake of civility, he tried his best to hide his contempt for his unscrupulous boss.”
To block out
“The night is filled with bright, sparkling stars as far as the eye can see, without cloud or smog to hide them.”
(somewhat rare) To strike repeatedly, especially with something long and thin or flexible
“The principal threatened to hide the boys if they didn't start behaving themselves.”
Plural for the skin of an animal, especially when tanned or dressed
“Their thick, elephant-like hide offers a small measure of protection from boats.”
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