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steamer vs tramp steamer

tramp steamer vs steamer

steamer and tramp steamer both are nouns.

steamer is a verb but tramp steamer is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
steamer Yes No Yes No
tramp steamer Yes No No No
As nouns, tramp steamer is a hyponym of steamer; that is, tramp steamer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than steamer:
  • steamer: a ship powered by one or more steam engines
  • tramp steamer: a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule
Other hyponyms of steamer include paddle-wheeler, paddle steamer, tramp.
steamer (noun) tramp steamer (noun)
an edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule
a ship powered by one or more steam engines
a cooking utensil that can be used to cook food by steaming it
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
steamer (verb) tramp steamer (verb)
travel by means of steam power
Difference between steamer and tramp steamer

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