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hammock, suspended bed, usually of netting, canvas, or leather. The hammock and its name were introduced to Europeans by Christopher Columbus, who learned of them from Native Americans. While the plaited hammock seems to be native to the Western Hemisphere, blankets have served the same purpose among primitive tribes in other parts of the world. The hammock was formerly used to conserve space on naval vessels. It has served as a means of conveyance in tropical areas. hammock [′ham·ək] (ecology) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Robert assisted her into the hammock which swung from the post before her door out to the trunk of a tree. A hammock is slung to the rough raftered roof of the main room, as an extra bed. The hammock was swung under the two end trees of the Walk. |
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