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The correct spelling is trapes.

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noun

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The correct spelling is trapes. A long or tiring walk. For example: "It was a long traipse uphill all the way home."

Usage Examples

It was a long traipse uphill all the way home.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A long or tiring walk.
  2. 2.(seldom in use since about WWII) A slattern; an idle, sluttish, or untidy woman.

verb

  1. 1.To walk in a messy or unattractively casual way; to trail through dirt.
  2. 2.To walk about, especially when expending much effort, or unnecessary effort.
  3. 3.To walk (a distance or journey) wearily or with effort; to walk about or over (a place).

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