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verb (used without object), traipsed, traipsing. 1. to walk or go aimlessly or idly or without finding or reaching one's goal: We traipsed all over town looking for a copy of the book. verb (used with object), traipsed, traipsing. 2. to walk over; tramp: to traipse the fields.
Travail is defined as very hard work, especially painful work or work that requires a lot of labor. An example of travail is a job that requires physical labor for 10 straight hours. travail. travail. Work, especially when arduous or involving painful effort; toil.