hike out

British

verb

Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): sit out. (intr, adverb) nautical 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 heeling

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The downhill hike out was easier and quicker, of course, but still tricky because of the rocks and twisting trail.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

Mr Aldridge said the group ended up having to hike out of the park over three days despite being injured.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

As lava cooled a few years ago, “we would hike out to get so close to lava you could poke it with a stick,” says Molzer.

From Slate • Jul. 28, 2023

Find a spot that gets both sun and shade, but not somewhere you have to hike out to.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2022

Laid low by the moldy seeds, McCandless discovered that he was suddenly far too weak to hike out and save himself.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

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