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Ram - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A ram is a male sheep, known for its curled horns and strong build. It is also used to describe the act of forcefully pushing or hitting something, like a vehicle crashing into another.

ram

/ræm/ /ræm/

Definition:

A male sheep, or to forcefully push something into place.

Synonyms:

buck, tup, battering ram

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

ewe (for the noun), pull (for the verb)

Common Collocations:

ram the door, ram into, ram through, ram's horn

Derivatives:

rammed, ramming

Usage Tips:

Use "ram" as a noun for a male sheep or as a verb meaning to push forcefully.

Common Phrases:

battering ram, ram something home, like a ram in a china shop

Etymology:

Old English "ramm," meaning male sheep or heavy object for striking.

Examples:

  • 1. The farmer keeps a strong ram in his flock.
  • 2. He tried to ram the door open with his shoulder.
  • 3. The truck accidentally rammed into the fence.
  • 4. She used a hammer to ram the nail into the wood.

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