hide

1. transitive verb

2. 1a :  to put out of sight :  secrete hide a key under the doormatb :  to conceal for shelter or protection :  shield They hid him from the police.

3. 2 :  to keep secret hide the truth

4. 3 :  to screen from or as if from view :  obscure clouds hid the sun

5. 4 :  to turn (the eyes or face) away in shame or anger

6. intransitive verb

7. 1 :  to remain out of sight she hid under the bed —often used with out hiding out from the cops

8. 2 :  to seek protection or evade responsibility hides behind his dark glasses, hoping to avoid being recognized

chiefly British

1. :  blind 2 hunting ducks from a hide

1. 1 :  the skin of an animal whether raw or prepared for use —used especially of large heavy skins buffalo killed for their hides boots made of cow hide

2. 2 :  the life or physical well-being of a person betrayed his friend to save his own hide

1. transitive verb

2. :  to give a beating to :  flog

1. 1 :  to put or stay out of sight

2. 2 :  to keep secret We hid the truth.

3. 3 :  to screen from view Clouds hid the sun.

1. :  the skin of an animal