trekked; trekking
Definition of trek
(Entry 1 of 2)
2 chiefly South Africa
a : to travel by ox wagon
b : to migrate by ox wagon or in a train of such
trek
nounDefinition of trek (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : a trip or movement especially when involving difficulties or complex organization : an arduous journey
2 chiefly South Africa : a journey by ox wagon especially : an organized migration by a group of settlers
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The first known use of trek was in 1835
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