Ram
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British pronunciation/ɹˈæm/
American pronunciation/ˈɹæm/

Definition & Meaning of "ram"

to ram
01

to crash violently into an obstacle

Intransitive: to ram into an obstacle or surface
to ram definition and meaning
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The car lost control on the icy road and rammed into the guardrail.
The ship 's bow rammed into the rocky shoreline during the storm, causing significant damage.
The rogue asteroid rammed into the planet's surface, leaving a massive crater upon impact.
02

to forcefully push for something to be accepted or approved, often using strong actions to overcome resistance

Transitive: to ram a decision or plan
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The government attempted to ram the controversial bill despite widespread opposition.
The company tried to ram the new policy changes without consulting its employees first.
The mayor 's plan to ram the construction project faced backlash from environmental activists.
03

to strike an object, often with the purpose of causing damage or disruption to its function

Transitive: to ram sth
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The pirate ship rammed the enemy vessel, aiming to sink it and plunder its cargo.
The rebel forces decided to ram the barricade, hoping to break through the enemy lines.
The warship rammed the enemy fleet flagship, engaging in close combat and naval warfare.
Ram
01

a male adult sheep capable of breeding

ram definition and meaning
02

a tool for driving or forcing something by impact

03

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

04

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Aries

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