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• Hammock — Ham mock (h[a^]m m[o^]k), n. [A word of Indian origin: cf. Sp. hamaca. Columbus, in the Narrative of his first voyage, says: A great many Indians in canoes came to the ship to day for the purpose of bartering their cotton, and hamacas, or nets,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Hammock nettings — Hammock Ham mock (h[a^]m m[o^]k), n. [A word of Indian origin: cf. Sp. hamaca. Columbus, in the Narrative of his first voyage, says: A great many Indians in canoes came to the ship to day for the purpose of bartering their cotton, and hamacas, or …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• hammock — ☆ hammock hammock1 [ham′ək] n. [Sp hamaca, of Arawakan orig.] a length of netting, canvas, etc. swung from ropes at both ends and used as a bed or couch hammock2 [ham′ək] n. [var. of HUMMOCK ] South a fertile, raised area with hardwood trees …   English World dictionary

• Couch bed — A couch unfolded into a bed A couch bed is a couch that unfolds into a bed. Commonly known as a Hideabed, pullout couch, sofa bed, or sleeper sofa. There are many variations, such as bunk beds with couches on the bottom bunk and half couches …   Wikipedia

• hammock — n. [Sp. hamaca, swinging couch] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) Has been used to describe the hammock like covering of a caterpillar …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

• hammock — I. noun Etymology: Spanish hamaca, from Taino Date: 1626 a swinging couch or bed usually made of netting or canvas and slung by cords from supports at each end II. noun Etymology: earlier hammok, hommoke, humock; akin to Middle Low German hummel… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• hammock — hammock1 hammocklike, adj. /ham euhk/, n. a hanging bed or couch made of canvas, netted cord, or the like, with cords attached to supports at each end. [1545 55; < Sp hamaca < Taino of Hispaniola] hammock2 /ham euhk/, n. hummock (def. 1). * * * …   Universalium

• hammock — noun /ˈhæmək/ a) A swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting or canvas about six feet wide, suspended by clews or cords at the ends. ...the poore ſaylers, who...commonly get forthwith into their beds (or hamackoes) reſting their tyred bodies …   Wiktionary

• hammock — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. swing, swinging couch, hanging bed, bunk, sailor s bed; see also bed 1 …   English dictionary for students

• hammock — I ham•mock [[t]ˈhæm ək[/t]] n. a bed or couch of canvas, netted cord, or the like that hangs between two supports, to which it is attached by cords or springs • Etymology: 1545–55; < Sp hamaca < Taino of Hispaniola II ham•mock [[t]ˈhæm… …   From formal English to slang

• hammock — /ˈhæmək / (say hamuhk) noun a kind of hanging bed or couch made of canvas, netting, or the like. {Spanish hamaca; of Caribbean origin} …