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Hide behind

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

A creature in United States folklore that may be glimpsed but never seen clearly..

Example Sentences

The Hidebehind is never found in the open. He always conceals himself behind a tree trunk.
She meets sirens and sea serpents and hidebehinds, wicked kings and repulsive recluses, capitalist magicians and seven-league boots and magic pomegranates.

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What does hide behind mean?

Hide behind means A creature in United States folklore that may be glimpsed but never seen clearly..

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How do you use hide behind in a sentence?

The Hidebehind is never found in the open. He always conceals himself behind a tree trunk.

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