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tramper

noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • US: /ˈtɹæmpɚ/
  • rhymes with -æmpə(ɹ)

1

noun

Meaning 1

One who tramps.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A recreational hiker.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: New-Zealand

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A mechanism which pounds material into a more compact form for further processing; found for example in cotton gins and trash processors.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, manufacturing

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A ship, typically a bulk freighter, which does not travel on a fixed route; compare liner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

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5

noun

Meaning 5

a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hiker, tramp

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pedestrian, walker, footer

Narrower terms: backpacker, packer

6

noun

Meaning 6

someone who walks with a heavy noisy gait or who stamps on the ground

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: stamper, stomper, trampler

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pedestrian, walker, footer

History

Etymology

From tramp + -er.