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Trek Long Verb  Word Origin  Example Bank Walk

Front trek
Back trek
noun, verb
BrE /trek/
NAmE /trek/
noun
 word origin
 example bank
1 a long, hard walk lasting several days or weeks, especially in the mountains

They reached the refugee camp after an arduous two-day trek across the mountains.
2 (informal) a long walk
tramp
It's a long trek into town.
verb
 verb forms
 word origin
 example bank
(-kk-)
1 [intransitive] (+ adv./prep.) (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) [intransitive] (+ adv./prep.) 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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