ram
noun
1. the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible
Definition categories: man–made
2. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Aries
Similar word(s): aries
Definition categories: person, individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul
3. the first sign of the zodiac which the sun enters at the vernal equinox; the sun is in this sign from about March 21 to April 19
Similar word(s): aries
Definition categories: location
4. a tool for driving or forcing something by impact
Definition categories: man–made, tool
5. uncastrated adult male sheep
Similar word(s): tup
verb
1. strike or drive against with a heavy impact
- ram the gate with a sledgehammer
Similar word(s): pound
Definition categories: contact, thrust
2. force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically
- She rammed her mind into focus
Definition categories: contact, thrust
3. undergo damage or destruction on impact
Similar word(s): crash
Definition categories: contact, clash, collide
4. crowd or pack to capacity
Similar word(s): cram, jam, jampack, wad
Definition categories: contact, stuff
Sentences with ram as a verb:
- After placing the cartridge in the musket, ram it down securely with the ramrod.
- Rammed earth walls