definitions

hike out

verb

(intr, adverb) nautical, US and Canadian to lean backwards over the side of a light sailing boat in order to carry the centre of gravity as far to windward as possible to reduce heelingAlso called (in Britain and certain other countries): sit out

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Nearby words

hijaz, hijiki, hijra, hijrah, hike, hike out, hikoi, hilar, hilarious, hilarity, hilarius
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