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ram

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/ɹæm/ English

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noun

  1. A male sheep, typically uncastrated
  2. A battering ram; a heavy object used for breaking through doors.
  3. A warship intended to sink other ships by ramming them.
  4. A piston powered by hydraulic pressure.

verb

  1. To collide with (an object), usually with the intention of damaging it or disabling its function.“The man, driving an SUV, then rammed the gate, according to police.”
  2. To strike (something) hard, especially with an implement.“After placing the cartridge in the musket, ram it down securely with the ramrod.”
  3. To fill or compact by pounding or driving.“Rammed earth walls”
  4. To thrust during sexual intercourse.

adjective

  1. Rancid, offensive in smell or taste.

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