(countable) The skin of an animal.

(metonymically, uncountable, informal, usually US) One's own life or personal safety, especially when in peril.

(countable) A covered structure from which hunters, birdwatchers, etc can observe animals without scaring them.

(countable, architecture) A secret room for hiding oneself or valuables; a hideaway.

(countable) A covered structure to which a pet animal can retreat, as is recommended for snakes.

(historical) A unit of land and tax assessment of varying size, originally as intended to support one household with dependents.

(transitive) To put (something) in a place where it will be harder to discover or out of sight.

(intransitive) To put oneself in a place where one will be harder to find or out of sight.

To beat with a whip made from hide.