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ramp

/ɹæmp/

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noun

An inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline.

Examples :

"The wheelchair user went up the ramp to enter the building. "

architecture building

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A road that connects a freeway to a surface street or another freeway.

Examples :

""To get off the highway and reach the shopping mall, take the next ramp to Elm Street." "

vehicle way traffic building

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A mobile staircase that is attached to the doors of an aircraft at an airport

Examples :

"The passengers walked down the ramp from the airplane to the airport terminal. "

vehicle machine

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A large parking area in an airport for aircraft, for loading and unloading or for storage (see also apron)

Examples :

"The ground crew guided the airplane onto the ramp to unload passengers and luggage. "

area vehicle place building

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A construction used to do skating tricks, usually in the form of part of a pipe.

Examples :

"The skateboarder practiced ollies on the ramp at the skate park. "

sport entertainment

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noun

Examples :

"The road to the school parking lot has a ramp, so be prepared for a slow-down. "

traffic vehicle

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A leap or bound.

Examples :

"The kangaroo took a powerful ramp across the field. "

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A concave bend at the top or cap of a railing, wall, or coping; a romp.

Examples :

"The stone ramp at the top of the garden wall provided a smooth way to climb over. "

architecture building

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verb

To behave violently; to rage.

Examples :

"When the toddler didn't get the toy he wanted, he started to ramp and throw things. "

action character emotion

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verb

To spring; to leap; to bound, rear, or prance; to move swiftly or violently.

Examples :

"The horse ramped forward, its hooves kicking up dust as it charged across the field. "

action animal sport nature vehicle energy

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verb

To climb, like a plant; to creep up.

Examples :

"The ivy started to ramp up the side of the old brick building. "

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To stand in a rampant position.

Examples :

"The child ramped through the house, full of energy after a long nap. "

position action

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verb

To (cause to) change value, often at a steady rate.

Examples :

"The store is ramping up its online sales, increasing its advertising budget steadily each month. "

amount process technical action

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To adapt a piece of iron to the woodwork of a gate.

Examples :

"The blacksmith had to ramp the iron gate's new hinge to the existing woodwork. "

architecture building

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An American plant, Allium tricoccum, related to the onion; a wild leek.

Examples :

"The hikers found a delicious-smelling ramp growing beside the trail. "

plant vegetable food

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A promiscuous man or woman; a general insult for a worthless person.

Examples :

"That guy is a real ramp; everyone avoids him at school because he's always looking for trouble. "

person character negative