trek
IPA: trˈɛk
noun
- (South Africa) A journey by ox wagon.
- (South Africa) The Boer migration of 1835-1837.
- A slow or difficult journey.
- A long walk.
- Abbreviation of Star Trek. [A popular sci-fi media franchise set in the future, primarily focusing on the adventures of the personnel of a space navy of an interstellar political federation of which Earth is a charter member.]
verb
- (intransitive) To make a slow or arduous journey.
- (intransitive) To journey on foot, especially to hike through mountainous areas.
- (South Africa) To travel by ox wagon.
- (Nigeria) To travel by walking.
adjective
- Abbreviation of Star Trek. [Futuristic, particularly with respect to things similar in appearance or effect to technology in the Star Trek franchise.]
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Examples of "trek" in Sentences
- The trek to the peak is of 5 km.
- Many of the POWs died during the trek.
- Faith's northward trek remains unequaled.
- The owner of the team flew in from a trek in Kathmandu.
- The fortress is in full sight throughout the trek uphill.
- It is fun to cycle up the hill or trek to the top of the hill.
- At the end of the trek, the girls did an impromptu photo shoot.
- The climate is salubrious and the area is suitable for trekking.
- Trek destinations include the Apostle Islands and the Porcupine Mountains.
- The permit was not forthcoming but the stalwart pioneer continued his trek.