Meaning of ram in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ræm/

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1. Verb

   ram

   Definitions

   1. strike or drive against with a heavy impact

   Examples

   • « ram the gate with a sledgehammer »
   • « pound on the door »
2. 2. force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically

   Examples

   • « She rammed her mind into focus »
   • « He drives me mad »
3. 3. undergo damage or destruction on impact

   Examples

   • « the plane crashed into the ocean »
   • « The car crashed into the lamp post »
4. 4. crowd or pack to capacity

   Examples

   • « the theater was jampacked »

5. Noun

   RAM

   Etymology

   Old English ram(m), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch ram

   Definitions

   1. the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on

   Examples

   • « an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible »
6. 2. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Aries
7. 3. the first sign of the zodiac which the sun enters at the vernal equinox

   Examples

   • « the sun is in this sign from about March 21 to April 19 »
8. 4. a tool for driving or forcing something by impact
9. 5. uncastrated adult male sheep

   Examples

   • « a British term is 'tup' »