nounπShareAn inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline."The wheelchair ramps at the library entrance make it accessible for everyone. "architecturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA road that connects a freeway to a surface street or another freeway."The heavy traffic on the freeway slowed down as we approached the ramps leading to the city streets. "vehiclewaytrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mobile staircase that is attached to the doors of an aircraft at an airport"The airport workers pushed the ramps to the airplane doors so the passengers could get off. "vehicletechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large parking area in an airport for aircraft, for loading and unloading or for storage (see also apron)"The ground crew directed the plane to one of the ramps near the terminal to unload passengers. "areavehicleplacetrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA construction used to do skating tricks, usually in the form of part of a pipe."The skateboard park has several ramps where kids can practice their ollies and grinds. "sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA speed bump."The school parking lot has ramps to slow down cars. "trafficvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA leap or bound."The playful puppy made several excited ramps across the living room rug. "actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA concave bend at the top or cap of a railing, wall, or coping; a romp."The ornate iron railing surrounding the park fountain ended with elegant ramps, curving gracefully down to meet the lower section. "architecturepartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo behave violently; to rage."When the toddler couldn't have a cookie, he ramped and threw himself on the floor, screaming. "actionattitudecharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spring; to leap; to bound, rear, or prance; to move swiftly or violently."The excited puppy ramps and leaps around the yard, chasing butterflies. "actionanimalsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo climb, like a plant; to creep up."The ivy ramps up the side of the building. "plantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stand in a rampant position."The child, frustrated he couldn't reach the cookie jar, ramps and reaches, his arms flailing in the air. "positionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo (cause to) change value, often at a steady rate."The factory gradually ramps up production each month to meet the increasing demand for its products. "amountvaluebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adapt a piece of iron to the woodwork of a gate."The blacksmith carefully ramps the iron latch to the wooden gate, ensuring a secure fit. "architecturetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn American plant, Allium tricoccum, related to the onion; a wild leek."My grandmother loves to forage for ramps in the Appalachian mountains every spring. "plantvegetablefoodbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA promiscuous man or woman; a general insult for a worthless person."The teacher called the student a ramp, saying he was a worthless troublemaker. "personcursecharactermoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading