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Meaning of tramp

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

tramp

Pronunciation:/tɹæmp//tɹæmp/

noun

Definitions

  1. (sometimes derogatory) A homeless person; a vagabond.

    Synonyms:bumhobovagabond
  2. A disreputable, promiscuous woman; a slut.

    Example: "Claudia is such a tramp; making out with all those men when she has a boyfriend."

  3. Any ship which does not have a fixed schedule or published ports of call.

  4. A long walk, possibly of more than one day, in a scenic or wilderness area.

    Synonyms:bushwalkhikerambletrek

verb

Definitions

  1. To walk with heavy footsteps.

  2. To walk for a long time (usually through difficult terrain).

    Example: We tramped through the woods for hours before we found the main path again.

  3. To hitchhike.

  4. To tread upon forcibly and repeatedly; to trample.

noun

Definitions

  1. A gymnastic and recreational device consisting of a piece of taut, strong fabric stretched over a steel frame using many coiled springs as anchors.

  2. Any of a variety of looping or jumping instructions in specific programming languages