tramp steamer

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : A commercial cargo ship that does not operate on a fixed schedule or route but is available for hire to carry goods to various ports as needed. Usage A "tramp steamer" is a specific type of merchant vessel. The term emphasizes its irregular, unscheduled voyages, contrasting with liners that follow set routes and timetables. It is hired for individual voyages or periods to tran...