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   Trek

   /trek/

   

   noun

   • 1. a long arduous journey, especially one made on foot: "a trek to the South Pole"
   • ▪ a tourist hike.

   verb

   • 1. go on a long arduous journey, typically on foot: "we trekked through the jungle"
   • ▪ migrate or journey with one's belongings by ox-wagon.
   • ▪ (of an ox) draw a vehicle or pull a load.
   • ▪ travel constantly from place to place; lead a nomadic life: "my plan is to trek about seeing the world"

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from South African Dutch trek (noun), trekken (verb) ‘pull, travel’.

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