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- pronunciation:
- raem
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an adult male sheep.
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| definition 2: |
a tool or part of a machine used to drive, hammer, or crush something.
The soldiers broke through the castle gate with a battering ram. |
| definition 3: |
(usually capitalized) the constellation Aries.
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
rams, ramming, rammed |
| definition 1: |
to hit with great force.
The car rammed the tree.- similar words:
- butt
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| definition 2: |
to force into a small or tight space; cram.
He rammed the last suitcase into the trunk of his car.- similar words:
- jam
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| related words: |
push, shove, thrust, wedge |
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| derivation: |
rammer (n.) |
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