This is the 372nd most frequent Dutch word.
trekken
"Trekken" means "to pull" or "to draw" in English.
In this sentence, 'trekken' is used in the sense of 'to pull' or 'to draw', referring to a physical action of pulling something physically.
Wij trekken aan het touw.
We pull on the rope.
Here, 'trekken' conveys the notion of 'to pull' or 'to drag', describing the motion or effort required to move an object along a surface.
De kar trekt zwaar op het hobbelige pad.
The cart pulls heavily on the bumpy path.
In this example, 'trekken' means 'to journey' or 'to travel', specifically referencing the act of exploring or traveling, often by walking.