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tramping

American  
[tram-ping] / ˈtræm pɪŋ /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of tramping

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

Example Sentences

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As the last hour's tramping drew to a close and the rocks of the Mountain's foothills loomed large and sharp, the sun was already warm on Rowan's back.

From Literature

Only in the past couple of years, Sansom explained, did watchful staff members start swooping in to “borrow” Bamberger’s chain saw whenever they caught him tramping around the property with one.

From The Wall Street Journal

His father was a builder, and young Witte enjoyed tramping around construction sites.

From Los Angeles Times

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The ebullient thrum of staccato snares, thumping sousaphones, and tramping shoes all acting in unison filled the gray morning air in the parking lot outside Angel Stadium recently.

From Los Angeles Times

But now the hordes of tourists disgorged by the railway every few minutes are taking their toll, tramping across the pastures towards the lake and crushing the flowers.

From BBC