ramp
ramp /ˈræmp/
noun
-
()
An inclined surface connecting two levels
(
incline
, ramp
)
an inclined surface connecting two levels
The wheelchair user accessed the building via a ramp.
The wheelchair user accessed the building via a ramp.
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A movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft
(
ramp
)
a movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft
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North American perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers
(
Allium tricoccum
, ramp
, wild leek
)
North American perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers
verb
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Stand with arms or forelegs raised, as if menacing
(
ramp
)
stand with arms or forelegs raised, as if menacing
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Creep up -- used especially of plants
(
ramp
)
creep up -- used especially of plants
The roses ramped over the wall
The roses ramped over the wall
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(heraldry) be rampant
(
ramp
)
(heraldry) be rampant
The lion is rampant in this heraldic depiction
the lion is rampant in this heraldic depiction
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(architecture) furnish with a ramp
(
ramp
)
(architecture) furnish with a ramp
The ramped auditorium
The ramped auditorium
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Behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
(
ramp
, storm
, rage
)
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
The protesters stormed the government building, demanding change.
The protesters stormed the government building, demanding change.