cruise vs tramp

cruise

verb
  • To move about an area leisurely in the hope of discovering something, or looking for custom. 

  • To travel at constant speed for maximum operating efficiency. 

  • To actively seek a romantic partner or casual sexual partner by moving about a particular area; to troll. 

  • To sail about, especially for pleasure. 

  • To take part in a cruise (car enthusiasts' event where they drive their vehicles in a group). 

  • To walk while holding on to an object (stage in development of ambulation, typically occurring at 10 months). 

  • To win easily and convincingly. 

  • To inspect (forest land) for the purpose of estimating the quantity of lumber it will yield. 

noun
  • Portion of aircraft travel at a constant airspeed and altitude between ascent and descent phases. 

  • A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure. 

  • A car enthusiasts' event where they drive their vehicles in a group. See Cruising (driving). 

  • A small cup; cruse. 

  • A period spent in the Marine Corps. 

tramp

verb
  • To travel or wander through. 

  • To tread upon forcibly and repeatedly; to trample. 

  • To cleanse, as clothes, by treading upon them in water. 

  • To hitchhike. 

  • To walk with heavy footsteps. 

  • To walk for a long time (usually through difficult terrain). 

noun
  • see Wikipedia:tramp steamer 

  • A long walk, possibly of more than one day, in a scenic or wilderness area. 

  • A disreputable, promiscuous woman; a slut. 

  • Of objects, stray and intrusive and unwanted 

  • A metal plate worn by diggers under the hollow of the foot to save the shoe. 

  • A homeless person; a vagabond. 

  • Any ship which does not have a fixed schedule or published ports of call. 

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