hike out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

to lean over the edge of a boat, in order to counterbalance its weight when it is tilted, to avoid heeling.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ngả người qua mép thuyền để cân bằng trọng lượng

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Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hike out” mean?

to lean over the edge of a boat, in order to counterbalance its weight when it is tilted, to avoid heeling.

Is “hike out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.