~ 1
■ noun
1》 a physical beating.
2》 informal a severe defeat.
Phrases
be on a ~ to nothing Brit. be unlikely to succeed.
Origin
C19: from hide 2 + -ing 1 .
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~ 2
■ noun the action of ~ or the state of being hidden.
Origin
ME: from hide 1 + -ing 1 .