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I have long been interested in landscape history, and when younger and more robust I used to do much tramping of the English landscape in search of ancient field systems, drove roads, indications of prehistoric settlement.
Penelope Lively

Meaning of "tramping" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TRAMPING

tramping  [ˈtræmpɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRAMPING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tramping is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TRAMPING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

tramping

Hiking

Hiking in Canada and the USA is the preferred term for a long, vigorous walk in the countryside, often on hiking trails, while the word walking is used for shorter, particularly urban walks. On the other hand in the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland, the term walking is used to describe all forms of walking, whether it is a walk in the park or trekking in the Alps. The word hiking is also sometimes used in the UK, along with rambling, hillwalking, and fell walking. In New Zealand a long, vigorous walk or hike is called tramping. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide, and studies suggest that hiking and walking have health benefits. Hiking times can be estimated by Naismith's rule or Tobler's hiking function.

Definition of tramping in the English dictionary

The first definition of tramping in the dictionary is walking heavily or firmly across, through, or past something; marching or trudging. Other definition of tramping is walking on something and trampling it underfoot. Tramping is also the sound of heavy footsteps.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TRAMPING


antidumping
ˌæntɪˈdʌmpɪŋ
Bible-thumping
ˈbaɪbəlˌθʌmpɪŋ
camping
ˈkæmpɪŋ
clamping
ˈklæmpɪŋ
comping
ˈkɒmpɪŋ
damping
ˈdæmpɪŋ
dumping
ˈdʌmpɪŋ
gazumping
ɡəˈzʌmpɪŋ
glamping
ˈglæmpɪŋ
krumping
ˈkrʌmpɪŋ
limping
ˈlɪmpɪŋ
pimping
ˈpɪmpɪŋ
queue-jumping
ˈkjuːjdʒʌmpɪŋ
revamping
riːˈvæmpɪŋ
showjumping
ˈʃəʊˌdʒʌmpɪŋ
ski-jumping
ˈskiːdʒʌmpɪŋ
tamping
ˈtæmpɪŋ
temping
ˈtɛmpɪŋ
thumping
ˈθʌmpɪŋ
whomping
ˈwɒmpɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRAMPING

trammelling
trammels
trammie
tramming
tramontana
tramontane
tramp
tramp steamer
tramper
trampette
tramping club
tramping hut
trampish
trample
trampler
trampolin
trampoline
trampoliner
trampolinist
trampy

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRAMPING

base jumping
blind stamping
bungee jumping
bungy jumping
chumping
critical damping
die stamping
helping
high jumping
keeping
long jumping
pole jumping
rap jumping
shipping
shopping
show jumping
sleeping
social dumping
tub-thumping
wheel clamping

Synonyms and antonyms of tramping in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «TRAMPING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «tramping» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of tramping

Translation of «tramping» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TRAMPING

Find out the translation of tramping to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tramping from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tramping» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

流浪
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pisoteando
570 millions of speakers

English

tramping
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

tramping
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التطواف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

топча
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

vagar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

tramping
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tramping
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tramping
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Trampeln
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

山歩き
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

터벅 터벅 걷고
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tramping
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tramping
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

tramping
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ट्रम्पिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

derbeder
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

marciare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tramping
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

топчучи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tropăind
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

tramping
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gestamp
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tramping
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tramping
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tramping

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRAMPING»

The term «tramping» is regularly used and occupies the 82.219 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TRAMPING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tramping

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3 QUOTES WITH «TRAMPING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word tramping.
1
Joe Klein
You know that Moses was spinning like crazy in Exodus XIV through XVII when the Jewish people wanted to go back and become a place again because tramping through the desert was a bit too hard.
2
Penelope Lively
I have long been interested in landscape history, and when younger and more robust I used to do much tramping of the English landscape in search of ancient field systems, drove roads, indications of prehistoric settlement.
3
Christopher McCandless
Tramping is too easy with all this money. My days were more exciting when I was penniless and had to forage around for my next meal... I've decided that I'm going to live this life for some time to come. The freedom and simple beauty of it is just too good to pass up.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRAMPING»

Discover the use of tramping in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tramping and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Tramping in New Zealand
Features content on New Zealand's environment and wildlife, as well as two-color contour maps. Comprehensive track notes, special interest walks, and thorough access, accommodation and travel information round out this definitive guide.
Jim DuFresne, 2006
2
Camping & Tramping with Roosevelt
John Burroughs. WITH ROOSEVELT WITH ROOSEVELT BY JOHN BURROUGHS WITH ILLUSTRATIONS ,* APPLEWOOD BOOKS CAMPING & TRAMPING Front Cover.
John Burroughs, 2012
3
The Gentle Art of Tramping
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Stephen Graham, 2011
4
Camping and Tramping in Australia's National Parks
In this fully revised and updated edition, you'll find everything and more including: - Park locations and access - Campsites, facilities, costs - Special walks and features - Aboriginal sites, sacred sites, heritage information and bush ...
Keren Flavell, 2002
5
Tramping through Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras: being the ...
being the random notes of an incurable vagabond Harry Alverson Franck. It was sunset when I came to the " great river," a broad and noisy though only waist- deep stream with two sheer, yet pine-clad rock cliffs more striking than the Palisades ...
Harry Alverson Franck, 1921
6
Camping and Tramping with Roosevelt
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
John Burroughs, 2010
7
The Devil's Tramping Ground and Other North Carolina Mystery ...
This collection of North Carolina mysteries brings together the Tar Heel State's most fascinating and baffling tales, from the three-hundred-year-old disappearance of Roanke's colonists to the twentieth-century vanishing of the missing ...
John Harden, 1980
8
Tramping in Skye
This early work takes a captivating look at walking on the Isle of Skye.
B H Humble, 2010
9
Moorland Tramping in West Yorkshire
We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Alfred J. Brown, 2011
10
Tramping on Life: An Autobiographical Narrative
An Autobiographical Narrative Harry Kemp. to each other . . she applied a dainty thing of lace to her eyes, pausing a moment. . . "John? may I call you by your name, not by the odious name they have for you here? . ." She leaned her head ...
Harry Kemp, 1922

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRAMPING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tramping is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Vandalised Tararua tramping hut bounces back better than ever
In June, members of the Tararua Tramping Club were sickened to find 70-year-old Cone Hut on the Tauherenikau River, west of Greytown, had been trashed by ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
2
Mother and daughter trampers' night-time rescue
The two had been tramping in the Pouakai Ranges on Saturday and were planning to spend the night at the Pouakai hut before the icy conditions got the better ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
3
COLUMN: In search of the Devil's Tramping Ground
If you grew up in North Carolina, you have probably heard of the Devil's Tramping Ground. It is one of those classic Carolina conundrums, along with the Maco ... «Statesville Record & Landmark, Jul 15»
4
Tramping North Queensland: Hinchinbrook and Magnetic Islands
We'd passed from the open ocean into the labyrinth of mangroves on the northern coast of Hinchinbrook Island. The green water turned brown as our steel ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jun 15»
5
Fiordland: Tramping with all the trimmings
True-blue trampers are not accustomed to being plied with fine cuisine and wine at the end of a day of hiking in the great outdoors. After an invigorating cold ... «New Zealand Herald, May 15»
6
Old tramping gear getting new use
Mountainview High School outdoor education students, from left, Jeremy Bowman and Elliot Townsend test out some of the tramping gear which has been ... «Timaru Herald, May 15»
7
The hardcore tramping hut
Secreted in the excoriated ravines of the upper Havelock River, a major feeder of the Rangitata River, beneath the shadow of the Southern Alps is a tiny riverbed ... «The Press, May 15»
8
Dead American tramper described first trip in uni mag
Allison Willen described her experience completing the Kepler Track, a 60km tramping loop in Fiordland, "as beautiful as it was painful" in the March 8 edition of ... «New Zealand Herald, May 15»
9
Search for woman suspended
The Otago University Tramping Club has extended its sympathies to the family and friends of missing student tramper and club member Allison Willen and ... «Otago Daily Times, Apr 15»
10
Tramper missing in Te Anau area found
After being unable to locate the tramper last night, searchers went back in this morning, finding the man and reuniting him with the rest of his tramping party. «Stuff.co.nz, Apr 15»

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