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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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Cramping was the root of the dramatic scenes involving Stakusic.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Cramping after almost four hours at the crease, he at least had a willing ally in Archer – two of few England players coming through this series with their reputations intact.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Cramping and bleeding, resembling a heavy period, occur after the expulsion of fetal tissue caused by the second drug, misoprostol, which is taken up to 48 hours later.

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2020

Cramping and spasms are a problem for the paralyzed, and a large part of what therapists do for them is provide artificial impetus to muscles that are meant to be in motion.

From The New Yorker • Jan. 25, 2016

Cramping with curiosity, I followed Mr. Duncan into his own private chamber, which connected with the guard-room.

From Cardigan by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

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