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hike

/haɪk/
noun

  1. A long walk.

  2. An abrupt increase.

    "The tenants were not happy with the rent hike."

  3. The snap of the ball to start a play.

verb

  1. To take a long walk for pleasure or exercise.

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

  2. To unfairly or suddenly raise a price.

  3. To snap the ball to start a play.

Synonymslean out, sit out, tramp

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