"hammocking" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hammocking (uncountable)
  1. (broadcasting) The scheduling of a new or unpopular program between two popular ones in the hope that viewers will watch it. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Broadcasting Related terms: hammock, hammocked
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Verb [English]

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  1. present participle and gerund of hammock Tags: form-of, gerund, participle, present Form of: hammock
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