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- tramp art/ˌtræmp ˈɑːt/A style of folk art made by itinerant craftsmen, primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, using discarded materials like cigar boxes and crates.nounVery Rare
- tramp board/træmp bɔːd/A heavy, thick plank used in construction, traditionally made from hardwearing wood and designed to withstand heavy foot traffic, often used as temporary flooring or walkway.nounverb-intransitiveC1 - Low Frequency / Specialized
- tramp stamp/ˌtræmp ˈstæmp/A colloquial and often pejorative term for a tattoo, typically an image or design, located on the lower back of a person, especially a woman.nounLow
- tramp steamer/ˌtræmp ˈstiːmə(r)/A cargo ship that does not operate on a fixed schedule or route, but goes wherever cargo is available.nounC2/Rare
- trampboarding/ˈtræmpˌbɔːdɪŋ/The act of illegally boarding a ship, especially a cargo vessel, to stow away or travel without paying.nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
- tramper/ˈtræmpə(r)/A person who walks for long distances, especially in the countryside or wilderness, often carrying a backpack.nounC1
- tramping/ˈtræmpɪŋ/The act of walking or hiking, especially in a heavy or laborious manner.nounMedium
- tramping club/ˈtræmp.ɪŋ ˌklʌb/An organised group whose members meet to go on long, vigorous walks, typically in rural or wilderness areas, as a recreational activity.nounLow-Frequency
- tramping hut/ˈtræmp.ɪŋ ˌhʌt/A basic, unlocked shelter in remote areas for hikers (trampers) to use overnight for protection from the elements.nounLow (Specialist)
- trample/ˈtræmpl/To tread on, step on, or crush something violently or heavily underfoot.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- trampoline/ˌtræmpəˈliːn/A strong fabric sheet or net stretched tightly over a circular or rectangular steel frame, secured by springs, used for bouncing and performing acrobatic exercises.nounverbB1 (Intermediate)
- tramroad/ˈtræmrəʊd/A track or road with rails, used historically for horse-drawn or wheeled vehicles, often in mining or industrial contexts.nounRare / Technical
- tramway/ˈtræmweɪ/A track or system of tracks for trams, which are light rail vehicles used for urban public transportation.nounMedium (more common in British English, rare in American English)
- trance/trɑːns/A state of altered consciousness, often induced by hypnosis, meditation, or rhythmic stimuli, where one is unaware of their surroundings.nounverbverb-transitivemedium
- trance out/trɑːns ˈaʊt/to become completely absorbed or lost in one's thoughts, music, or an activity, often to the point of being unaware of one's surroundings.verbMedium
- tranche/trɑːnʃ/A portion, slice, or segment of something, especially a financial transaction or investment.nounverb-transitiveC1
- tranchet/ˈtrɑːn.ʃeɪ/A specialized stone or flint tool from the Neolithic period, with a sharp, straight cutting edge, typically used for woodworking or leatherworking.nounRare / Technical
- trangam/ˈtraŋɡəm/A trinket, gewgaw, or a small, showy object of little value.nounVery Rare / Archaic
- trank/tran̩k/A colloquial or informal term meaning to tranquilize or sedate, especially an animal. Often refers to the act of administering a tranquilizer.nounLow
- trannie/ˈtræni/A short, informal, and now widely considered offensive slang term for a transgender person.nounLow (in current, considered usage); carries high potential for offense regardless of frequency.
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