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• Substantiv, das die feste äußere Haut eines Tieres bezeichnet, besonders eines großen wie einer Kuh oder eines Pferdes; auch die abgezogene, gegerbte oder ungegerbte Tierhaut.

A noun referring to the tough outer covering of an animal, especially a large one such as a cow or horse.

1. Animal skinB1formal

   The skin of an animal, especially a large one, either raw or processed.

   Haut eines Tieres

   • The leather was made from cow hide.
   • Hunters sold the bear hide at the market.
   • The museum displayed ancient animal hides used by tribes.

   Synonymeleatherpeltrawhideskin

2. Concealed placeB2informal

   A place where someone or something can hide, often used for observing wildlife.

   Versteck

   • Birdwatchers built a hide near the lake.
   • They waited in the hide to spot deer.
   • The photographer used a camouflage hide for the shoot.

   Synonymeblindconcealmentcoverhiding place

   Antonymeexposureopen

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, sich selbst oder etwas dem Blick zu entziehen oder zu verbergen.

A verb used to indicate the act of concealing oneself or something from view.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Conceal oneselfA1formal

   To put oneself or something out of sight so it cannot be seen.

   Sich verstecken

   • The children hid behind the tree.
   • She hid the gift under the bed.
   • He tried to hide from the police.

   Synonymecacheconcealcoverdisguisehide outhole uplie lowlurkmaskobscurescreensecreteskulkstashveil

   Antonymeappearemergeshow

2. Keep secretA2formal

   To keep something private or not reveal it.

   Geheim halten

   • Don't hide your feelings from me.
   • She hid the truth about her illness.
   • He hid his disappointment behind a smile.

   Synonymeconcealcover updisguisemaskobscuresecreteveil

   Antonymedisclosedivulgeexposerevealuncover

3. Cover or obscureB1formal

   To cover something so it cannot be seen or found.

   Verstecken

   • Clouds hid the sun all day.
   • The fog hid the mountains from view.
   • They hid the treasure in a secret cave.

   Synonymecamouflagecloakconcealcoverdisguisemaskobscurescreenshroudveil

   Antonymedisplayexposerevealshowuncover

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