Hibernation - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˌhaɪbərˈneɪʃn|
Brit.
|ˌhaɪbəˈneɪʃ(ə)n|
noun
- the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter
- cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
- the act of retiring into inactivity
- cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
- the act of retiring into inactivity
he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years
Extra examples
The bear stores fat for the period of hibernation when he doesn't eat
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