Word
ram
US/ˈɹæm/
UK/ɹˈæm/
Definitions
01male sheep
n. an adult male sheep.
n. a male sheep, typically one that has not been castrated.
“The farmer kept the ram in a separate field from the ewes during the summer.”
“The ram was prized for its thick wool and sturdy build, serving as the primary breeding male for the entire flock.”
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03heavy tool
n. a heavy object or tool used to hit and break through doors or walls.
n. a heavy object, such as a battering ram, used for breaking through structural barriers by force.
“The police used a steel ram to break down the door during the raid.”
“The medieval army constructed a massive wooden ram to breach the castle gates after the initial siege failed.”
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04to hit hard
v. to hit something very hard, often with a vehicle or a heavy object.
v. to strike or drive against something with great force, typically with the intent to damage or break through.
“The car lost control and rammed into a tree at the side of the road.”
“The captain ordered the ship to ram the enemy vessel, hoping the reinforced bow would sink it instantly.”
05to force or stuff
v. to push or force something into a small space.
v. to force, cram, or thrust something into a confined space using pressure.
“He tried to ram all his clothes into the tiny suitcase.”
“The workers had to ram the insulation into the gaps between the walls to ensure the building stayed warm.”
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Idioms
ram something down someone's throat — To shove something down someone's throat.