Clamping vs. Camping

Clampingnoun

The act by which something is clamped.

‘There are frequent clampings of cars that fail to display a parking permit.’;

Campingverb

present participle of camp

Campingnoun

(uncountable) The recreational activity of temporarily living in a tent or similar accommodation, usually in the wilderness.

‘Camping is a favorite summer activity.’;

Campingnoun

(countable) The act of setting up a camp.

Campingnoun

Lodging in a camp.

Campingnoun

A game of football.

Campingnoun

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

Campingnoun

the activity of spending a holiday living in a tent

‘when they were little, we went camping in California’; ‘a camping trip’; ‘camping attracts people of all ages’;

Camping

Camping is an outdoor activity involving overnight stays away from home with or without a shelter, such as a tent or a recreational vehicle. Typically participants leave developed areas to spend time outdoors in more natural ones in pursuit of activities providing them enjoyment.