hike
Pronunciation:
/haɪk/noun
Definitions
A long walk.
An abrupt increase.
Example: The tenants were not happy with the rent hike.
The snap of the ball to start a play.
A sharp upward tug to raise something.
verb
Definitions
To take a long walk for pleasure or exercise.
Example: Don't forget to bring the map when we go hiking tomorrow.
To unfairly or suddenly raise a price.
To snap the ball to start a play.
To lean out to the windward side of a sailboat in order to counterbalance the effects of the wind on the sails.