hid|ing

hid|ing
hid|ing1 «HY dihng», noun.
1. the state of being hidden; concealment: »

The fox remained in hiding.

2. a place to hide.
hid|ing2 «HY dihng», noun.
Informal. a beating; thrashing.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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