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ramps

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noun

An inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline.

Examples :

"The wheelchair ramps at the library entrance make it accessible for everyone. "

architecture structure

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

Examples :

"The heavy traffic on the freeway slowed down as we approached the ramps leading to the city streets. "

vehicle way traffic

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

Examples :

"The airport workers pushed the ramps to the airplane doors so the passengers could get off. "

vehicle technology 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 directed the plane to one of the ramps near the terminal to unload passengers. "

area vehicle place traffic

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

Examples :

"The skateboard park has several ramps where kids can practice their ollies and grinds. "

sport entertainment

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noun

Examples :

"The school parking lot has ramps to slow down cars. "

traffic vehicle

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A leap or bound.

Examples :

"The playful puppy made several excited ramps across the living room rug. "

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

Examples :

"The ornate iron railing surrounding the park fountain ended with elegant ramps, curving gracefully down to meet the lower section. "

architecture part building

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verb

To behave violently; to rage.

Examples :

"When the toddler couldn't have a cookie, he ramped and threw himself on the floor, screaming. "

action attitude character emotion

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

Examples :

"The excited puppy ramps and leaps around the yard, chasing butterflies. "

action animal sport

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To climb, like a plant; to creep up.

Examples :

"The ivy ramps up the side of the building. "

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To stand in a rampant position.

Examples :

"The child, frustrated he couldn't reach the cookie jar, ramps and reaches, his arms flailing in the air. "

position action

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

Examples :

"The factory gradually ramps up production each month to meet the increasing demand for its products. "

amount value business economy

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

Examples :

"The blacksmith carefully ramps the iron latch to the wooden gate, ensuring a secure fit. "

architecture technical

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

Examples :

"My grandmother loves to forage for ramps in the Appalachian mountains every spring. "

plant vegetable food biology nature

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

Examples :

"The teacher called the student a ramp, saying he was a worthless troublemaker. "

person curse character moral