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hike

1. hike \'hi-k\ vb [perh. akin to 1hitch] 1a: to move or raise with a 
   sudden effort  1b: to raise in amount sharply or suddenly {~ rents}  2: to 
   take on a hike  1a: to go on a long walk esp. for pleasure or exercise  1b: 
   to travel by any means  2: to rise up; esp : to work upward out of place 
   {skirt had h iked up in back} - hik.er n
2. hike n 1: a long walk esp. for pleasure or exercise  2: an upward 
   movement : RISE