noun Download 🔗Share An inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline. Examples : "The wheelchair ramps at the library entrance make it accessible for everyone. " architecture structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A speed bump. Examples : "The school parking lot has ramps to slow down cars. " traffic vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A leap or bound. Examples : "The playful puppy made several excited ramps across the living room rug. " action sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To climb, like a plant; to creep up. Examples : "The ivy ramps up the side of the building. " plant biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading