hike Definition
hike (hīk)
intransitive verb hiked, hik′·ing
- to take a long, vigorous walk; tramp or march, esp. through the country, woods, etc.
- ☆ to move up out of place
Etymology: < dial. heik, prob. akin to hitch
transitive verb
- Informal to pull or jerk up; hoist to hike up one's socks
- ☆ Informal to raise (prices, etc.)
- ☆ Football snap ()
noun
- ☆ a long, vigorous walk
- ☆ Informal a moving upward; rise a price hike
hike Related Forms
hik′er noun
hike Synonyms
hike Synonyms
hike
v.
hike Usage Examples
Object
- biking: Find Activity Travel tours such as hiking, biking, riding, kayaking, canoeing or more!
- trail: Hiking trails can be found all over the country.
- kayaking: Use it for hunting, fishing, hiking, kayaking, bike trips, expeditions in the tropics and for African safaris.
- boot: Looking around my room, I see my favored hiking boots.
- backpacking: His hobbies are hiking, backpacking, bicycling and chess.
- hitch: Prior to that, however, he has, at the age of 19, hitch hiked all over Europe.
Preposition: in
mountain: Enjoy endless walks, sea or loch fishing, climbing or hiking in the mountains.
Adjective modifier
- strenuous: There are over 185 miles of footpaths in the Broads, ranging from short strolls to more strenuous hikes.
- massive: This means local people will have to choose between massive tax hikes or cuts to their police service.
- ir: Realistbear Jul 4 2006, 06:24 PM Japan still too weak for an IR hike?
- challenging: From a gentle countryside ramble to a challenging hike up Skiddaw, there really is something for everyone.
- energetic: Walks to suit everybody From leisurely strolls in the valley to energetic hikes along mountain paths, there are walks to suit everybody.
- gentle: The range of treks varies from a short gentle hikes through terraced foothills to lengthy expeditions to mount Everest's summit.
Preposition: through
rainforest: For those seeking more outdoor pursuits there is everything from scuba diving to horseback riding, deep sea fishing and hiking through the rainforest.
Noun used with modifier
- insurance-rate: Its business providing as united national insurance-rate hikes as.
- hitch: One is to hitch hike, and the other is the Royal Mail Postbus.
- snowshoe: Other evening activities include viewing the latest releases at the cinema or evening snowshoe hikes.
- cent: This follows a 22 per cent price hike in March.
- fare: For example, some sessions will be about fighting against station closures and/or service cuts, along with fare hikes.
- price: The reason for the price hikes is simple: demand.
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