Tramp (Noun)
Meaning 1
A commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule.
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Meaning 2
A long walk usually for exercise or pleasure; "she enjoys a hike in her spare time".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- The hikers set out early to complete the long tramp to the summit before nightfall.
- After a week of rain, the tramp through the muddy forest was not as enjoyable as she had hoped.
- The scenic tramp along the coastal path offered breathtaking views of the ocean.
- He decided to take a solo tramp through the wilderness to clear his mind and challenge himself.
- The group's tramp through the mountains was rewarded with a stunning sunset at the end of the day.
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Meaning 3
A vagrant; "a homeless tramp"; "he tried to help the really down-and-out bums".
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 4
A person who engages freely in promiscuous sex.
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Meaning 5
A foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure).
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Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The tramp through the woods was invigorating and refreshing after a long week of work.
- As a seasoned tramp, she had walked thousands of miles across Europe, taking in the sights and sounds of each new place.
- The young couple set out on a tramp through the countryside, enjoying the beautiful scenery and each other's company.
- After months of planning, the group of friends finally embarked on their epic tramp across the Himalayas.
- The old tramp had been walking for days, and was grateful to stumble upon a cozy village where he could rest and refuel.
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Meaning 6
A heavy footfall; "the tramp of military boots".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The sound of the tramp of the soldiers' boots echoed through the empty streets.
- As the protesters marched through the city, the tramp of their feet on the pavement was a powerful symbol of their determination.
- The tramp of the horses' hooves on the cobblestone road was a familiar sound in the old town.
- The tramp of the workers' boots on the metal grating of the factory floor was a constant reminder of the industry that drove the city.
- The tramp of the hikers' feet on the mountain trail was a steady beat that accompanied them on their journey to the summit.