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steamship vs tramp

tramp vs steamship

steamship and tramp both are nouns.

steamship is not a verb while tramp is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
steamship Yes No No No
tramp Yes No Yes No
As nouns, tramp is a hyponym of steamship; that is, tramp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than steamship:
  • steamship: a ship powered by one or more steam engines
  • tramp: a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule
Other hyponyms of steamship include paddle-wheeler, paddle steamer, tramp steamer.
steamship (noun) tramp (noun)
a ship powered by one or more steam engines a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule
a heavy footfall
a vagrant
a person who engages freely in promiscuous sex
a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure)
steamship (verb) tramp (verb)
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 steamship and tramp

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