1. carrying or moving something heavy with effort
Usage: informal
2. walking or marching, especially with a heavy load
Usage: informal; military

Examples

• The soldiers were humping their heavy packs across the desert.
• We spent the morning humping supplies up the mountain trail.
• After humping gear all day, the crew was exhausted.
• The movers were humping furniture up three flights of stairs.
• They’ve been humping equipment to the campsite since dawn.