nounπShareA long walk."Our family enjoys weekend hikes in the nearby mountains. "sportactionnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn abrupt increase."The tenants were not happy with the rent hike."economybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe snap of the ball to start a play."The quarterback practices his quick hikes to prepare for the game. "sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sharp upward tug to raise something."The mechanic gave the car hood two quick hikes to make sure it was properly latched. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take a long walk for pleasure or exercise."Every weekend, my family hikes in the mountains near our town. "sportactionnatureenvironmentplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo unfairly or suddenly raise a price."The gas station often hikes its prices right before the weekend, knowing people will need to fill up. "businesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo snap the ball to start a play."The center hikes the ball to the quarterback to begin the football play. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lean out to the windward side of a sailboat in order to counterbalance the effects of the wind on the sails."As the wind picked up, the sailor hikes out over the edge of the boat to keep it from tipping. "nauticalsailingsporttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pull up or tug upwards sharply."She hiked her skirt up."actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
