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The definition of a hammock is a canvas or rope bed that is hung between two trees or other supports.
(noun)A bed that is hung between two palm trees that you lounge in outside in your backyard or when you are on vacation is an example of a hammock.
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See hammock in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
a length of netting, canvas, etc. swung from ropes at both ends and used as a bed or couch
Origin: Sp hamaca, of Arawakan orig.
noun
☆ South a fertile, raised area with hardwood trees
Origin: var. of hummock
See hammock in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
A hanging, easily swung length of canvas or heavy netting suspended between two trees or other supports and used as a seat or bed.
Origin:
Origin: Spanish hamaca
Origin: , from Taino
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