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tramping

[ tram-ping ]

noun

  1. hiking, especially on trails having huts at regular intervals for hikers to use overnight.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of tramping1

First recorded in 1810–20; tramp + -ing 1

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Example Sentences

“Tramping” is the New Zealand word for going hiking, mountaineering, climbing.

Tramping thus through the wilderness in the dead of winter, Washington found out all Governor Dinwiddie wished.

Tramping thus all the way from the Indian camp to Boonesboro, Boone found his home deserted.

Tramping aboard they proceeded to the cabin at the after end of the vessel.

Tramping his footsore and dangerous way, he came after many days to the foot of the great "island" of rock, and began the ascent.

Tramping down the riding we met two boys, fifteen or sixteen years old.

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