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tramps

/tɹæmps/

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noun

(sometimes derogatory) A homeless person; a vagabond.

Examples :

"During the cold winter, the local shelter provided food and warmth for tramps seeking refuge from the harsh weather. "

person human society

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A disreputable, promiscuous woman; a slut.

Examples :

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

person character sex moral attitude

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

Examples :

"Because they operate without set routes, tramps are often hired to transport unusual or urgent cargo to ports that regular shipping lines don't serve. "

nautical vehicle

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

Examples :

"Our family enjoys weekend tramps in the mountains, exploring new trails each time. "

nature sport action environment

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(in apposition) Of objects, stray and intrusive and unwanted

Examples :

"The tramps of dust bunnies under the bed mocked my attempt to keep the room clean. "

property thing item

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A metal plate worn by diggers under the hollow of the foot to save the shoe.

Examples :

"After a long day of digging in the garden, my grandfather cleaned his boots and checked the tramps underneath, ensuring they were still firmly attached to protect his shoes. "

material wear item utensil

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verb

To walk with heavy footsteps.

Examples :

"The tired workers tramps wearily back to the bus stop after a long day at the construction site. "

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

Examples :

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

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verb

Examples :

"After graduation, Maria plans to tramps across Europe with a backpack, seeing the sights and meeting new people. "

action vehicle way

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verb

To tread upon forcibly and repeatedly; to trample.

Examples :

"The excited children tramps the fallen leaves in the park, making a satisfying crunch with each step. "

action environment

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verb

To travel or wander through.

Examples :

"to tramp the country"

action way environment

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To cleanse, as clothes, by treading upon them in water.

Examples :

"After the sheep shearing, the women would tramp the wool in the river to remove the dirt and grease. "

process action wear

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

Examples :

"The children bounced with glee on the tramps in the backyard. "

sport entertainment device

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

Examples :

"The programmer optimized the game's code by minimizing the use of `tramps` to improve performance and reduce memory consumption. "

computing technology