/ trek; NAmE / noun , verb
■ noun
1.
a long, hard walk lasting several days or weeks, especially in the mountains
2.
( informal ) a long walk
SYN tramp :
It's a long trek into town.
■ verb ( -kk- ) [ v , usually + adv. / prep. ]
1.
( informal ) to make a long or difficult journey, especially on foot :
I hate having to trek up that hill with all the groceries.
2.
(also go trekking ) to spend time walking, especially in mountains and for enjoyment and interest :
We went trekking in Nepal.
During the expedition, they trekked ten to thirteen hours a day.
—see also pony-trekking
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 19th cent.: from South African Dutch trek (noun), trekken (verb) pull, travel.