Rambles like a nomadic sheik (5)

I believe the answer is:

hikes

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'rambles' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'nomadic sheik' is the wordplay.
'nomadic' is an anagram indicator.
'sheik' with letters rearranged gives 'HIKES'.

'like a' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for hikes that I've seen before include "Raises" , "Long walks" , "Tramps" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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