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- pronunciation:
- raem
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A ram is an adult male sheep.
Some rams have long curved horns.
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
rams, ramming, rammed |
| definition 1: |
If something rams another thing, it hits it very hard.
The car rammed the tree. |
| definition 2: |
When something rams into something else, it hits it with a lot of force. Often it bends that thing or damages it a lot.
The truck slid on the ice and rammed into the guard rail. |
| definition 3: |
When you push something into a tight space using force, you are ramming it.
Victor rammed the whole sandwich into his mouth.- similar words:
- jam
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| related words: |
pack, push, shove, thrust |
| derivation: |
rammer (n.) |
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