hammock
ˈhæmək
hammock: suspended bed made of canvas or rope mesh
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Definition of hammock - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sleeping gearsuspended bed made of canvas or rope mesh
  • He relaxed in the hammock, swaying gently with the breeze..
2.
wooded landTECH.UKpiece of land with thick woods and bushesTECH.UK
  • They hiked through the hammock to reach the river.
copse grove thicket
3.
geographyTECH.natural depression in a flat terrainTECH.
  • The water collected in the hammock after the heavy rains..
basin depression hollow
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  • hammock: suspended bed made of canvas or rope mesh
    suspended bed made of canvas or rope mesh
  • hammock: piece of land with thick woods and bushes
    piece of land with thick woods and bushes
  • hammock: natural depression in a flat terrain
    natural depression in a flat terrain

Expressions with hammock

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tight-fitting male thong
He wore a bright red banana hammock to the beach.
similar to a hammock in appearance or function
The hammock-like chair was perfect for relaxing.

Origin of hammock

Spanish, hamaca (fish net)

Terms with hammock included in their meaning

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exercise
yoga using a hammock for support
camping
the cords suspending a hammock
deck barrier
boards ending hammock-nettings at ship's entrance
swinging bed
similar to a hammock in appearance or function
arrangement
arranged between two supports like a hammock

Examples of hammock in a sentence

  • The hammock between the trees was the perfect spot for a nap.
  • The hammock was dense and difficult to navigate.
  • Wildlife thrives in the untouched hammock.
  • Animals often drink from the hammock.
  • The hammock was a rare sight in the desert.

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  1. French:hamac, fourré, ...
  2. German:Hängematte, Dickicht, ...
  3. Italian:amaca, area boscosa, ...
  4. Spanish:chinchorro, bosque, ...
  5. Portuguese:rede, mata, ...
  6. Chinese:吊床, 林地, ...
  7. Japanese:ハンモック, 窪地, ...
  8. Arabic:أرجوحة شبكية, أَجَمَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:עַרְסָל, חֶלְקַת יַעַר סְבוּכָה, ...
  10. Russian:гамак, лесистая местность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гамак, лісова ділянка, ...
  12. Hindi:झूला-खाट, जंगल, ...
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