Definition of Hiking

1. Noun. A long walk usually for exercise or pleasure. "She enjoys a hike in her spare time"

Exact synonyms: Hike, Tramp
Generic synonyms: Walk
Specialized synonyms: Trudge
Derivative terms: Hike, Tramp

Definition of Hiking

1. Verb. (present participle of hike) ¹

2. Noun. walking in the countryside for pleasure or sport ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hiking

1. hike [v] - See also: hike

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hiking

hijinks
hijinx
hijra
hijrah
hijrahs
hijras
hike
hike up
hikeathon
hikeathons
hiked
hiker
hikers
hikes
hikikomori
hiking (current term)
hikiotoshi
hikkake
hikmah
hikoi
hila
hilairite
hilal
hilals
hilar
hilar appendage
hilar appendix
hilar cell tumour of ovary
hilar lymph nodes

Literary usage of Hiking

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Adventure Guide to St. Martin & St. Barts by Lynne M. Sullivan (2003)
"hiking Most of St. Barts is hilly, but there are no high mountains to climb, so most hiking is moderately strenuous. If you're in relatively good physical ..."

2. The Organization and Administration of Physical Education by Jesse Feiring Williams (1922)
"Camping and hiking activities.—The Boy Scout and Girl Scout movements have brought ... hiking parties may be organized for Saturdays and camping parties for ..."

3. Adventure Guide to Guatemala by Shelagh McNally (2003)
"Adventures on Foot hiking in Biotope Cerro Cahu Cerro ... 73-hectare) reserve has more than six miles (9.65 km) of well- maintained hiking trails. ..."

4. Adventure Guide to the Bahamas by Blair Howard (2002)
"Long Island, like the other Out Islands, offers plenty of places for walking. m hiking & Bicycling Opportunities to enjoy an afternoon, or even a week, ..."

5. The Virgin Islands by Lynne Sullivan (2000)
"Adventures on Foot hiking hiking trails in St. John's national park are as fantastic as the beaches and underwater treasures. Pick up a map and trail-guide ..."

6. Adventure Guide to Jamaica by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (2005)
"Adventures on Foot hiking Looking for a hiking adventure? You're in the right place. Jamaica has a full range of hikes, from rainforest jaunts to valley ..."

7. Adventure Guide to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands by Peter Krahenbul (2003)
"It is a very real and dangerous risk, particularly when hiking and climbing the ... If you develop a headache or dizziness while hiking, stop climbing ..."

8. Adventure Guide to Venice & the Veneto by Marissa Fabris (2005)
"hiking There are several hikes included in this guide so a few general hiking ... If hiking in a group, take into account the skill levels of all hikers and ..."

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