hammock
Translation
hammock
Examples
She relaxed in the hammock between two trees.
She relaxed in the hammock between two trees.
He bought a hammock for his backyard.
He bought a hammock for his back garden.
Grammar Patterns
in a/the hammock ((a swinging bed)) He is sleeping in the hammock.
Similar Words
Synonyms: swinging bed, cot
Etymology
From Spanish 'hamaca', which is from Taíno, an Arawakan language of the Caribbean.
Memory Tips
Imagine hanging a 'mock' bed between two trees. It's a bed that mocks a real bed by swinging.