hassock
noun
has·sock
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Definition of hassock
1
: tussock
2a
: a cushion for kneeling
a church hassock
b
: a padded cushion or low stool that serves as a seat or leg rest
Examples of hassock in a Sentence
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Others raked and shoveled whatever else was left behind: a card table, a barbecue grill, a boogie board, an umbrella, chairs, a hassock, pallets, pieces of cardboard, empty marijuana containers, a meth pipe. — Los Angeles Times, "After 9 years on L.A.’s streets, Big Mama needed a home. But it wasn’t that easy," 15 Aug. 2019 For example, a coffee table is not important in front of the sofa, but a hassock with a tray filled with casual accessories is. — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, "Bay Area home style: Say hello to beachy boho, coastal cool," 2 July 2019 Others include Healthy Girl, which promotes menstrual hygiene through sanitary towels made of washable cotton, and Funny Design, which creates hassocks and jewelry out of recycled clothes and plastic bottles. — Lova Rabary-rakotondravony, The Christian Science Monitor, "How one Madagascar program grooms young entrepreneurs, leaders," 14 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hassock.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for hassock
hassock
noun
English Language Learners Definition of hassock
: a cushion that you kneel on while praying
US
: a cushion or soft stool that is used as a seat or for resting your feet
See the full definition for hassock in the English Language Learners Dictionary
hassock
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has·sock
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Kids Definition of hassock
: a firm stuffed cushion used as a seat or leg rest