trek
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intransitive verb \ˈtrek\trekkedtrek·king
Definition of TREK
1
chiefly South African a : to travel by ox wagon b : to migrate by ox wagon or in a train of such
Examples of TREK
- We had to trek up six flights of stairs with our groceries.
- On their vacation last year they went trekking in the Himalayas.
- We trekked across the country in her old car.
Origin of TREK
Afrikaans, from Dutch trecken to pull, haul, migrate; akin to Old High German trechan to pull
First Known Use: 1835
Related to TREK
- Synonyms
- journey, peregrinate, pilgrimage, tour, travel, trip, voyage
2trek
nounDefinition of TREK
1
chiefly South African : a journey by ox wagon; especially : an organized migration by a group of settlers
2
: a trip or movement especially when involving difficulties or complex organization : an arduous journey
See Examples of TREK
- Our car broke down and we had a long trek back to town.
- a trek across the country
Origin of TREK
Afrikaans, from Dutch treck pull, haul, from trecken
First Known Use: 1849
Related to TREK
- Synonyms
- expedition, passage, peregrination, travel(s), journey, trip
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