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trek
[ trek ]
verb (used without object)
- to travel or migrate slowly or with difficulty, often through rough or unsettled territory:
He managed to escape from a Siberian labor camp and trekked to Iran, a three-year journey.
- to hike long distances as a recreational activity, especially over rough terrain:
He's trekked through the Himalayas and summited Mt. Kilimanjaro.
- to make a short but difficult trip on foot:
We trekked back to our hotel in the pouring rain.
- South Africa. to travel by ox wagon.
verb (used with object)
- South Africa. (of a draft animal) to draw (a vehicle or load).
noun
- a slow or difficult journey, hike, or trip.
- South Africa.
- a migration or expedition, especially by ox wagon.
- a stage of such a journey, between one stopping place and the next.
trek
/ ٰɛ /
noun
- a long and often difficult journey
- a journey or stage of a journey, esp a migration by ox wagon
verb
- intr to make a trek
- tr (of an ox, etc) to draw (a load)
Derived Forms
- ˈٰ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲ·ٰ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of trek1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of trek1
Example Sentences
In 2020, the Pasadena resident was trekking in deep snow up to the summit of Mt.
It’s not just residents and local bands emptying out of Los Angeles and trekking to Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival this year.
But dozens of powerful people made the trek east to the hip Silver Lake neighbourhood from West Los Angeles even though it was raining.
She and Burrus, the police officer traveling with her, hopped in a car provided by the White House and made the 45-mile trek to Dulles International Airport.
Officers are concerned for the welfare of the "keen walker" and birdwatcher, who regularly treks in the area, the force said.
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