American English pronunciation
How to pronounce hammock
IPA transcription: ['hæmək]
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Noun
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a small natural hill
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a hanging bed of canvas or rope netting (usually suspended between two trees); swings easily
Usage examples
- A nature trail was constructed in the hammock area by the Youth Conservation Corps.
- "Rise, rise, wake up, get your hammock ready".
- Emmy does not turn him in when questioned by Hammock, but nevertheless leaves Georges.
- Elmer lies down in his hammock and falls fast asleep, muttering to himself.
- In the east, the species breeds in maritime hammocks and scrub communities.