tramp

(trămp)

v. tramped, tramp·ing, tramps

v.intr.

1. To walk with a firm, heavy step; trudge.

a. To travel on foot; hike.

b. To wander about aimlessly.

v.tr.

1. To traverse on foot: tramp the fields.

2. To tread down; trample: tramp down snow.

a. A heavy footfall.

b. The sound produced by heavy walking or marching.

2. A walking trip; a hike.

3. One who travels aimlessly about on foot, doing odd jobs or begging for a living; a vagrant.

a. A prostitute.

b. A person regarded as promiscuous.

5. Nautical A tramp steamer.

6. A metal plate attached to the sole of a shoe for protection, as when spading ground.

[Middle English trampen, to walk heavily, from Middle Low German.]

tramp′er n.

tramp′ish adj.

tramp′y adj.

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tramper

(ˈtræmpə)

1. a person who tramps

2. NZ a person who walks long distances, often over rough terrain, for recreation

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	tramper - someone who walks with a heavy noisy gait or who stamps on the ground stomper, trampler, stamper pedestrian, footer, walker - a person who travels by foot
	2.	tramper - a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure) hiker, tramp backpacker, packer - a hiker who wears a backpack pedestrian, footer, walker - a person who travels by foot

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In fact, no one can cope with him as a stark tramper of the wilderness."

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Yer as good as there,' said the long-legged tramper, pointing out before him.

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How the trampers might have behaved, had the young ladies been more courageous, must be doubtful; but such an invitation for attack could not be resisted; and Harriet was soon assailed by half a dozen children, headed by a stout woman and a great boy, all clamorous, and impertinent in look, though not absolutely in word.More and more frightened, she immediately promised them money, and taking out her purse, gave them a shilling, and begged them not to want more, or to use her ill.She was then able to walk, though but slowly, and was moving awaybut her terror and her purse were too tempting, and she was followed, or rather surrounded, by the whole gang, demanding more.

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As the travellers had observed that day many indications of their drawing nearer and nearer to the race town, such as gipsy camps, carts laden with gambling booths and their appurtenances, itinerant showmen of various kinds, and beggars and trampers of every degree, all wending their way in the same direction, Mr Codlin was fearful of finding the accommodations forestalled; this fear increasing as he diminished the distance between himself and the hostelry, he quickened his pace, and notwithstanding the burden he had to carry, maintained a round trot until he reached the threshold.

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One or two little houses, with the notice, 'Lodgings for Travellers', hanging out, had tempted me; but I was afraid of spending the few pence I had, and was even more afraid of the vicious looks of the trampers I had met or overtaken.

The trampers were worse than ever that day, and inspired me with a dread that is yet quite fresh in my mind.

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Pickwick with a winning smile, 'but you was quite strangers to me; and we have such a many trampers that only come to see what they can lay their hands on, that really--'

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e HAPPY TRAMPER: See New Zealand cial d GO: The 14-night Paparoa Track with New Zealand In Depth includes three days' hiking and two days' mountain biking, accommodation, car hire, track transfer and Tranz Alpine train.

Walks with highs; Travel

It keeps historic information that can be used by the researcher, although it could confuse the tramper or sportsman.

USING THE NZ WAMS TO MAP CURRENT AND HISTORIC FEATURES

the grass or tracking the tramper. Different decision-making contexts

DEMOCRATIZING INTERPRETATION

These create primarily an aesthetic problem that can be solved by tramping down on the ridges using either a hand tramper or a good stomp of your foot.

Moles can be destructive to your yard, garden

The route has been tested using TerrainHopper and Tramper mobility scooters and a Mountain Trike wheelchair, but it may not be suitable for all types of motor scooters and wheelchairs.

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