noun
- the act of concealing oneself or something from view
- a severe beating or punishment
Usage: informal
verb
- present participle of hide; concealing from sight
Examples
- The children went into hiding when they heard their parents coming home.
- She found a good hiding place behind the old oak tree.
- The criminal remained in hiding for several months.
- He got a real hiding from his older brother after the fight.
- The cat is hiding under the bed during the thunderstorm.
- They are hiding the surprise party decorations in the garage.
- The treasure was hiding in plain sight all along.