trekking
Americannoun
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the act of traveling or migrating slowly or with difficulty, as through rough or unsettled territory.
Arduous trekking through the Alleghenies caused their Conestoga wagons to break down again and again.
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the act of hiking long distances as a recreational activity, especially over rough terrain.
The three hours of hard trekking over the tough trail is worth it for the splendid view of the valley.
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the act of making a relatively short but difficult or burdensome trip.
I moved back into a city apartment because I got tired of all the trekking back and forth and the aggravation of having a house and car.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of trekking
First recorded in 1845–50; trek ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. ) for the noun senses; trek ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. ) for the adjective sense
Example Sentences
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The resort’s ski patrol initially responded to the injured skier, who was trekking through the rugged and advanced Martis Trail, according to the Sierra Sun, which covers the local community.
From Los Angeles Times
Our group deftly made it over multiple water crossings and shared trekking poles and shoulders to ensure we all could make it safely through the creek.
From Los Angeles Times
A 2018 government probe identified 15 companies -- including helicopter firms, trekking agencies and hospitals -- linked to the lucrative racket.
From Barron's
She needed only solid hiking shoes and trekking poles.
From Los Angeles Times
In terms of both their stock and financial performance, the two companies have diverged sharply: Walmart has been trekking consistently upward, while Target is coming off a multiyear losing streak.
From Barron's
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