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Definition of hiking

hiking

/ˈhaɪk.ɪŋ/
hik · ing
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• noun

1

The recreational activity of going for long walks, especially across the countryside, trails, or mountainous terrain.

Example

"They spent their summer vacation hiking through the scenic mountain trails of the national park."

2

The act of raising or increasing something, such as prices, taxes, or interest rates, sharply or suddenly.

Example

"The central bank's repeated hiking of interest rates slowed down the housing market."

3

In sailing, the technique of leaning out over the windward side of a boat to counterbalance the force of the wind on the sails and keep the vessel level.

Example

"Competitive dinghy sailors require strong core muscles for hiking during high winds."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hiking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hiking
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