hike
verb (used without object)
to walk or march a great distance, especially through rural areas, for pleasure, exercise, military training, or the like.
hiking
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present participleof hike.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Barra Golf Club, the most westerly course in Scotland, is best played in hiking boots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
Trump, Putin and China's President Xi Jinping were expected to hold talks on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific summit next month, hiking European and Ukrainian fears a deal could be struck over their heads.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
Had these pressures hit a market that wasn’t priced for the Fed to keep hiking rates, “that would be one thing,” said Tipp at PGIM.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
Despite hiking for 36 hours, neither was injured.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
“I think hiking through the snow sounds fun.”
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
