n. body covering of a living animal

n. the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

v. make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing; "a hidden message"; "a veiled threat"

v. cover as if with a shroud; "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery"

v. prevent from being seen or discovered; "Muslim women hide their faces"; "hide the money"

v. be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety; "Probably his horse would be close to where he was hiding"; "She is hiding out in a cabin in Montana"

v. hide information on a screen