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Uncommonhike
The correct spelling is hike.
How to pronounce hike
/haɪk/
nounIPA: /haɪk/
Say it like: Hik-e
The correct spelling is hike. A long walk. For example: "The tenants were not happy with the rent hike."
Usage Examples
“The tenants were not happy with the rent hike.”
“Don't forget to bring the map when we go hiking tomorrow.”
“She hiked her skirt up.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A long walk.
- 2.An abrupt increase.
- 3.The snap of the ball to start a play.
- 4.A sharp upward tug to raise something.
verb
- 1.To take a long walk for pleasure or exercise.
- 2.To unfairly or suddenly raise a price.
- 3.To snap the ball to start a play.
- 4.To lean out to the windward side of a sailboat in order to counterbalance the effects of the wind on the sails.
- 5.To pull up or tug upwards sharply.
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