camping
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (1)
- the act of encamping and living in tents in a campSynonyms: encampmentbivouackingtenting
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Camp \Camp\ (k[a^]mp), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Camped (k[a^]mt; 215); p. pr. & vb. n. Camping.] To afford rest or lodging for, as an army or travelers. [1913 Webster]
Had our great palace the capacity To camp this host, we all would sup together. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
Camping \Camp"ing\, n.
1.Lodging in a camp. [1913 Webster]
2.[See Camp, n., 6] A game of football. [Prov. Eng.] [1913 Webster]