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ram|ble
ram|ble «RAM buhl», verb, -bled, -bling, noun.
–v.i.
1. to wander about: »

We rambled here and there through the woods.

SYNONYM(S): rove, range, meander. See syn. under roam. (Cf.roam)
2. to talk or write about first one thing and then another with no useful connections.
3. to spread irregularly in various directions: »

Vines rambled over the wall.

–v.t.
to wander over: »

I ramble the rough highland hills (William Hone).

–n.
a walk for pleasure, not to go to any special place.
[origin uncertain. Apparently related to Middle English romblen to roam.]

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