First Known Use: 1835
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1trek
intransitive verb \ˈtrek\
: to walk usually for a long distance
: to travel by walking through an area with many mountains, rivers, etc., for pleasure and adventure
: to go on a long and often difficult journey
trekkedtrek·king
Full 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
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Origin of TREK
Afrikaans, from Dutch trecken to pull, haul, migrate; akin to Old High German trechan to pull
Related to TREK
- Synonyms
- journey, peregrinate, pilgrimage, tour, travel, trip, voyage
2trek
noun
: a long and difficult journey that is made especially by walking
Full Definition 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
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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
TREKKER Defined for Kids
1trek
verb \ˈtrek\
trekkedtrek·king
Definition of TREK for Kids
: to walk a long way with difficulty <… two adults were trekking up the sixty-six-floor-long staircase. — Lemony Snicket, The Ersatz Elevator>
2trek
noun
Definition of TREK for Kids
: a slow or difficult journey
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