ram

(noun, verb)

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

Definition categories: animal, sheep

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

Similar word(s): drive, force

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