ram

B2
Pronunciation
/ɹæm/
/ɹæm/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A male sheep, typically uncastrated

2 Definition

A battering ram; a heavy object used for breaking through doors.

3 Definition

A warship intended to sink other ships by ramming them.

4 Definition

A piston powered by hydraulic pressure.

5 Definition

A weight which strikes a blow, in a ramming device such as a pile driver, a steam hammer, a stamp mill.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To collide with (an object), usually with the intention of damaging it or disabling its function.

Example Sentences
  • The man, driving an SUV, then rammed the gate, according to police.
2 Definition

To strike (something) hard, especially with an implement.

Example Sentences
  • After placing the cartridge in the musket, ram it down securely with the ramrod.
3 Definition

To fill or compact by pounding or driving.

Example Sentences
  • Rammed earth walls
4 Definition

To thrust during sexual intercourse.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Rancid, offensive in smell or taste.