lamp along
C1 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To walk quickly and steadily.
Literal meaning: The origin of 'lamp' in this sense is unclear; it may relate to 'lam' (to strike/move forcefully) or be dialectal.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
informal
(British dialectal, dated) To walk at a brisk, steady pace.
"He was lamping along the country lane as if he hadn't a care in the world."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
A very old-fashioned British dialectal expression. Rarely if ever used in modern standard English. May appear in regional literature from the north of England. Learners are unlikely to encounter it outside of historical texts.
Commonly used with
road path field morning pace
Forms
Base
lamp along
I/you/we/they
3rd person
lamps along
he/she/it
Past simple
lamped along
yesterday
Past participle
lamped along
have + pp
-ing form
lamping along
continuous
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