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tramp steamer
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tramp steamer
n. Nautical
A commercial vessel that has no regular schedule but takes on and discharges cargo whenever hired to do so.
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Noun1.tramp steamer - a commercial steamer for hiretramp steamer - a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule
tramp
steamship, steamer - a ship powered by one or more steam engines
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tramp steamer
n → Trampdampfer m
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