tramp

tramp [tramp]

vi.

[ME trampen < or akin to LowG trampen, to trample < nasalized form of the base in TRAP¹]

1.

a) to walk with heavy steps

b) to step heavily; stamp [to tramp on someone's foot]

2.

a) to travel about on foot; trudge; hike

b) to travel as or like a vagabond, hobo, etc.

vt.

1. to step on firmly and heavily; trample

2. to walk or ramble through

n.

1. a person who travels about on foot, esp. one doing odd jobs or begging for a living; hobo; vagrant

2. the sound of heavy steps, as of people marching

3. the act of tramping; esp., a journey on foot; hike

4. a freight ship that has no regular schedule, arranging for cargo, passengers, and ports of call as it goes along

5. an iron plate on the sole of a shoe to protect it, to prevent slipping, etc.

6. Slang a woman who is sexually promiscuous

SYN.- VAGRANT

tramper

n.