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To keep something out of sight
“They scrambled to hide the evidence as the cops approached.”
To conceal oneself
“They fled to hide in the dark passages and recesses of the crypt.”
To keep something secret
“For the sake of civility, he tried his best to hide his contempt for his unscrupulous boss.”
To block out
“The night is filled with bright, sparkling stars as far as the eye can see, without cloud or smog to hide them.”
(somewhat rare) To strike repeatedly, especially with something long and thin or flexible
“The principal threatened to hide the boys if they didn't start behaving themselves.”
To conceal or disguise (one's thoughts, feelings, or character)
To prohibit or interdict the participation or inclusion of
To restrain or repress, especially one's feelings, opinions or emotions
To shut off or keep apart, as from company, society, etc.
To refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another)
Save, store up
Sleep through cold weather
To settle firmly or comfortably
Transfer illegal goods
To conceal information by means of a code or cipher
To have someone over at one's home for a party or visit
To make unclear or difficult to understand
To deaden, muffle, or soften the sound of
To retreat in fear
(archaic) To flee or run away (from)
Provide with a layer or covering of something
The skin of an animal, especially when tanned or dressed
“Their thick, elephant-like hide offers a small measure of protection from boats.”
The outer protective layer of the body of an animal or person
Insolent and shameless audacity
The notional area of land able to be farmed in a year by a team of 8 oxen pulling a carruca plow, usually reckoned at 120 acres
The tough outer skin of certain fruit, especially citrus fruit
A handbag
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