hiding

¹ American  

[hahy-ding] / ˈhaɪ dɪŋ /

noun

1. act of concealing; concealment.

   to remain in hiding.

2. a secret refuge or means of concealment.

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hiding ² American  

[hahy-ding] / ˈhaɪ dɪŋ /

noun

Informal.

1. a severe beating; flogging; thrashing.

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hiding ¹ British  

/ ˈhaɪdɪŋ /

noun

1. the state of concealment (esp in the phrase in hiding )

2. a place of concealment

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hiding ² British  

/ ˈhaɪdɪŋ /

noun

1. informal a flogging; beating

2. to be bound to fail; to face impossible odds

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Etymology

Origin of hiding¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; hide ¹ + -ing ¹

Origin of hiding²

First recorded in 1800–10; hide ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

"After 10 months in hiding and almost nine months of unjust imprisonment, I confirm that I am now completely free," Guanipa wrote on social media.

From Barron's

With teams still hiding their full capacity and testing different aspects of their cars, the timesheets were not a clear indicator of strength.

From Barron's

"Let me state clearly: the law must take its course," says the unambiguous statement from the King, offering no hiding place or protection.

From BBC

One of the crew supporting the Chagossians said the former MP was hiding out in the jungle and has not been served eviction papers.

From BBC

"I had been hiding concussions and neurological injuries for so long that it just became part of it," she said.

From BBC