| Main Entry: | campaign |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | attempt to win political election |
Synonyms: |
agitate, barnstorm, canvass, contend for, contest, crusade, electioneer, go to grass roots, hit the trail, lobby, mend fences, muckrake, mudsling, politick, press the flesh, ring doorbells, run, run for, shake hands and kiss babies, solicit votes, stand for, stump, tour, whistle-stop |
| Main Entry: | tour |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | journey; stint |
Synonyms: |
bout*, circle tour, circuit, course, cruise, excursion, expedition, getaway, go*, hitch*, hop, jaunt*, junket, outing, overnight, peregrination, progress, road, round trip, round*, roundabout, run, shift, spell, stretch, stump, swing*, time, travel, trek, trick*, trip, turn, voyage, weekend, whistle-stop |
| Main Entry: | town |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | incorporated community |
Synonyms: |
apple, boondocks, borough, burg, city, hamlet, metropolis, municipality, seat, sticks, township, whistle-stop |
| Notes: | city first was used for any settlement regardless of size; the modern distinction between town and city developed during the 14th century |