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out-and-back

(adjective)

out-and-back (adjective) — Describes a hiking route that follows the same path to a destination and back to the starting point.

Describes a hiking route that follows the same path to a destination and back to the starting point.

Example

They chose an out-and-back hike to the waterfall.

Synonyms

round-trip return hike return

Frequently Asked Questions

What is out-and-back?

Describes a hiking route that follows the same path to a destination and back to the starting point.

How do you use "out-and-back" in a sentence?

They chose an out-and-back hike to the waterfall.

What is another word for out-and-back?

Common synonyms for out-and-back include round-trip, return hike, and return.

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