Meaning & Definition of word "Hare"

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    Hare

    /hɛər/

    noun:

    • 1. A large fast-running mammal that resembles a rabbit, with long ears and long hind legs, typically living in grasslands and open fields.
      • Example: The hare darted across the field, escaping from the approaching predator.
    • 2. The flesh of a hare, used as food.
      • Example: The chef prepared a delicious stew using tender hare meat.
    • 3. A term used in hunting to refer to a hare in the context of a pursuit.
      • Example: The hunters were eager to catch the hare during their morning chase.

    verb:

    • 1. To move swiftly or hurriedly.
      • Example: The children hared down the hill to catch the ice cream truck.

    Etymology

    The word 'hare' comes from Old English 'hægere' which is of Germanic origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hare-brained:

    Silly or foolish.

    mad as a hare:

    Very angry or crazy.

    hare away:

    To run away quickly.

    Related Words

    rabbit:

    A small mammal often confused with the hare.

    lagomorph:

    A member of the order Lagomorpha, which includes hares and rabbits.

    Slang Meanings of hare

    Meaning: To move quickly or to escape.

    Example Sentence: He really hares down the street when he's late.

    Meaning: To act foolishly.

    Example Sentence: Don't be a hare, think before you leap!