trek

Universal Words noun, verb noun 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: 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. seealsoPONY-TREKKING