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IPA(Pronunciation)

/haɪd/

Noun

countable derogatory obsolete US informal metonymically uncountable usually

(countable) The skin of an animal. / (obsolete or derogatory) The human skin. / (metonymically, uncountable, informal, usually US) One's own life or personal safety, especially when in peril.

Japanese Meaning

動物の皮、革 / （旧用法または侮蔑的に）人間の皮膚 / 主に米国の口語で、危険な状況における自分の命や安全

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A tanned hide hung from the rafters, filling the tannery with its rich, leathery scent.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

なめした獣の皮が垂木からぶら下がり、製革所に豊かな革の香りを満たしていた。

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Sense（1）

(countable) The skin of an animal.

Sense（2）

(obsolete or derogatory) The human skin.

O tiger's heart, wrapped in a woman's hide!

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Sense（3）

(metonymically, uncountable, informal, usually US) One's own life or personal safety, especially when in peril.

to save his own hide

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Sense（4）

(countable) (mainly British) A covered structure from which hunters, birdwatchers, etc can observe animals without scaring them.

Sense（5）

(countable, architecture) A secret room for hiding oneself or valuables; a hideaway.

In the early days of American settlement, hides were built into houses to provide protection from the Indians and to conceal merchandise from the threat of taxation or thievery.

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Sense（6）

(countable) A covered structure to which a pet animal can retreat, as is recommended for snakes.

hides

（ plural ）

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