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ram

 
pronunciation:
raem
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: an adult male sheep.
 
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.
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: rams, ramming, rammed
definition 1: to hit with great force.
The car rammed the tree.
similar words:
butt
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
derivation: rammer (n.)
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