steamer vs tramp

tramp vs steamer

steamer and tramp both are nouns.

steamer and tramp both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
steamer	Yes	No	Yes	No
tramp	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, tramp is a hyponym of steamer; that is, tramp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than steamer:

steamer: a ship powered by one or more steam engines
tramp: a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule

Other hyponyms of steamer include paddle-wheeler, paddle steamer, tramp steamer.

steamer (noun)	tramp (noun)
an edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe	a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
a ship powered by one or more steam engines	a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule
a cooking utensil that can be used to cook food by steaming it	a heavy footfall
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell	a vagrant
	a person who engages freely in promiscuous sex
	a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure)

steamer (verb)	tramp (verb)
travel by means of steam power	travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
	walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
	move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
	cross on foot

Difference between steamer and tramp

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