hammock

Meanings

• noun

  A large sling supported by two strong poles and used for reclining at ease, especially in a warm country.

  - "She loved to relax in her hammock by the beach."
  - "The hammock swayed gently in the breeze."
  - "They spent hours chatting in their hammock."

• verb

  To support or suspend (someone or something) in a hammock.

  - "The baby was hammocked and put to sleep."
  - "The explorers hammocked themselves for the night."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhæmək/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hammock
mock , clock , dock , lock

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Variants

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hammock , hammocks

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Etymology

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Originally from the Taino word 'hamaca' meaning 'fishnet'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of a hammock dates back to the 15th century in Central America.

2. The longest hammock ever recorded was 351 feet long and held 250 people.

3. The Mayans believed that hammocks could protect them from evil spirits and jaguars.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hammock chair: A chair designed to mimic the shape and feel of a hammock, but does not require suspension between poles.

2. Hammock stand: A freestanding structure used to support a hammock, allowing it to be used without the need for trees or other support.

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Culture

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The hammock is a popular symbol of relaxation and leisure, often associated with tropical climates and beach vacations. It has been featured in literature, such as Ernest Hemingway's 'The Old Man and the Sea', and in music, like Bob Marley's 'No Woman, No Cry'.

How to Memorize "hammock"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, curved piece of fabric suspended between two strong poles. See yourself lying comfortably in the hammock, swaying gently in the breeze.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hammock' with relaxation, tropical climates, and the feeling of being gently swayed back and forth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Hang Around, Maybe Catch Some Z's' to remember the word 'hammock'. 'Hang Around' represents the hammock being hung between poles, and 'Maybe Catch Some Z's' represents the relaxing and sleeping aspect of the hammock.

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