<p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to walk or march a great distance, especially through rural areas, for pleasure, exercise, military training, or the like.</li><li>to move up or rise, as out of place or position (often followed by up).</li><li>to hold oneself outboard on the windward side of a heeling sailboat to reduce the amount of heel.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to move, draw, or raise with a jerk (often followed by up): to hike up one's socks.</li><li>to increase, often sharply and unexpectedly: to hike the price of milk.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a long walk or march for recreational activity, military training, or the like.</li><li>an increase or rise, often sharp and unexpected: a hike in wages.</li></ul>