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hiking

The correct spelling is hiking.

How to pronounce hiking

verb

IPA: /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/

Say it like: Hik-ing

The correct spelling is hiking. To take a long walk for pleasure or exercise. For example: "Don't forget to bring the map when we go hiking tomorrow."

Usage Examples

Don't forget to bring the map when we go hiking tomorrow.

She hiked her skirt up.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To take a long walk for pleasure or exercise.
  2. 2.To unfairly or suddenly raise a price.
  3. 3.To snap the ball to start a play.
  4. 4.To lean out to the windward side of a sailboat in order to counterbalance the effects of the wind on the sails.
  5. 5.To pull up or tug upwards sharply.

noun

  1. 1.Walking in the countryside for pleasure or sport.

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