shack

Meanings

• noun

  A small, rustic hut or cabin, often used as a summer retreat or for agricultural work.

  - "He spent his summers in a shack by the lake."
  - "The farmer worked in the shack all day long."

• verb

  To confine or restrict someone or something, metaphorically.

  - "The rules of the school shackled my creativity."
  - "He was shackled by his debts."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʃæk/
   
   
   
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2. /ʃæk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shack
hack , whack , crack , pack

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Variants

List of all variants of shack that leads to same result
shack , shacks , shack up , shacked up , shacking up , shacks up , shotgun cottage , shotgun house , shotgun houses , shotgun shack

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Etymology

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Old English scocca, derived from the Proto-Germanic word skakkja, meaning 'hut' or 'cabin'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'shack' is also used in the context of prisons and mental institutions.

2. The word 'shack' has been used in the title of several books, films, and songs.

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Related Concepts

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1. cabin: A small, simple dwelling, often located in rural areas or the wilderness.

2. hut: A small, simple dwelling, often made of natural materials and used as a temporary shelter or for agricultural work.

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Culture

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In literature, the shack has been used as a symbol of isolation and solitude, as well as a place of refuge and simplicity. In music, there are songs titled 'Shack' or 'The Shack' that explore themes of freedom and confinement.

How to Memorize "shack"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, rustic hut or cabin, perhaps by a lake or in a rural area.
   - Visualize the structure of the shack, with its simple design and natural materials.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shack' with the idea of a simple, rustic dwelling.
   - Think of the word 'cabin' or 'hut' as synonyms for 'shack'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'shack' starts with the letter 's', like 'simple' and 'small'.
   - Use the acronym 'Shelter And Cabin Keeps All' to remember the definition of 'shack'.

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