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tramp
(tr/&/mp )

noun (n)

  • a disreputable vagrant(noun.person)
    Example:
    A homeless tramp.
    Synonym:
    bum, hobo
    source: wordnet30
  • a person who engages freely in promiscuous sex(noun.person)
    Synonym:
    swinger
    source: wordnet30
  • a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure)(noun.person)
    Synonym:
    hiker, tramper
    source: wordnet30
  • a heavy footfall(noun.event)
    Example:
    The tramp of military boots.
    source: wordnet30
  • a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    tramp steamer
    source: wordnet30
  • a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    hike, hiking
    source: wordnet30
  • A foot journey or excursion; as, to go on a tramp; a long tramp.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition(verb.motion)
    Example:
    We went tramping about the state of Colorado.
    source: wordnet30
  • walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    footslog, pad, plod, slog, trudge
    source: wordnet30
  • cross on foot(verb.motion)
    Example:
    We had to tramp the creeks.
    source: wordnet30
  • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    cast, drift, ramble, range, roam, roll, rove, stray, swan, vagabond, wander
    source: wordnet30
  • To tread upon forcibly and repeatedly; to trample.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To travel; to wander; to stroll.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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