hammock

Suspended napping cloth

A hammock is a hanging bed made of canvas, netting, or other fabric, suspended between two points—typically trees or posts.

Originally used on ships where space was limited, hammocks now appear mainly in backyards and campsites as places to relax: She spent the afternoon reading in the hammock.

relaxation

siesta

Midday rest

catnap · lounging · repose · unwind · leisure · restfulness · tranquility · serenity · laziness · idleness

nautical

berth

Sleeping space on transport

  • sailorSeafaring crew member
  • shipSeagoing transport vessel
  • deckShip's flat surface

cabin · fo'c'sle · quarters · seaman · maritime · naval · galley · rigging · rope · canvas

construction

rope

Thick twisted fibers

mesh · woven · macramé · suspension · hooks · rings · knots · cotton · nylon · polyester

garden

patio

Paved outdoor living space

pergola · gazebo · deck · lawn · poolside · terrace · canopy · arbor · retreat · oasis

camping

backpacking

Self-supported wilderness travel

tarp · campfire · wilderness · outdoors · trail · gear · lightweight · portable · setup · suspension

Categories
Opposites
stability/support type

hammockfloor

Indoor walking surface

ground · solid ground · bed · mattress · platform bed

portability and permanence

hammockfour-poster bed

Bed with vertical corner supports

king-size bed · canopy bed · bedroom furniture · bedstead · Murphy bed

leisure connotation

hammockworkbench

Craftsman's heavy-duty surface

desk · office chair · treadmill · standing desk · assembly line

Phrases
Family

hammocks, hammocking, hammocked

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G