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hike Definition

hike (hīk)

intransitive verb hiked, hik·ing

  1. to take a long, vigorous walk; tramp or march, esp. through the country, woods, etc.
  2. ☆ to move up out of place

Etymology: < dial. heik, prob. akin to hitch

transitive verb

  1. Informal to pull or jerk up; hoist to hike up one's socks
  2. Informal to raise (prices, etc.)
  3. Football snap ()

noun

  1. ☆ a long, vigorous walk
  2. Informal a moving upward; rise a price hike

hike Related Forms

hiker noun

hike Synonyms

hike

n.

hike Synonyms

hike

v.

  1. To tramp

    take a hike, tour, explore; see travel 2, walk 1.

  2. *To raise

    lift, advance, pull up; see increase 1.

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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