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Advancing
Travelling, especially on foot
The sport of climbing mountains
A journey, especially over long distances
Traveling by foot
Present participle for to walk for a long distance, especially across country
“I had to hike through the campground and then take a trail to the beach.”
Present participle for to go on a trip or voyage, typically over long distances
“I'm no world traveler, but I've been fortunate to hike all over the country, from ocean-side getaways to the rarified air of mountaintops.”
Present participle for to grow larger in value, quantity or degree
“Skyrocketing oil prices would hike transportation costs.”
Present participle for to elevate or lift to a higher level, place or position
“Hike your trousers up as far as they'll go, to appear local.”
Present participle for to move or walk, especially in an orderly fashion as a group in a single line
Present participle for to walk doggedly (and slowly) with heavy steps
Present participle for to increase in size, degree, amount or value
Present participle for to describe or express in too exaggerated terms
Present participle for to pull with a jerk or sudden movement
Present participle for to lean out to the windward side of a sailboat in order to counterbalance the effects of the wind on the sails
Present participle for describe or represent as admirable, especially unjustifiably
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