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    Ram

    /ræm/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A male sheep, especially one that is fully mature.
    The farmer raised a flock of rams for breeding purposes.
    A device used for forcibly driving or pushing something.
    They used a ram to break down the door during the rescue operation.
    In computing, random access memory (RAM) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly.
    This computer has 16GB of RAM, allowing for smooth multitasking.
    verb
    To strike or push against something with great force.
    The truck rammed into the barrier at high speed.
    To pack tightly or force something into a specific space.
    He tried to ram all his belongings into the small suitcase.

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old English 'ram', of Germanic origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ram into:
    To collide forcefully with something.
    ram home:
    To emphasize or make something very clear.
    ram it down someone's throat:
    To force someone to accept something.

    Related Words

    sheep
    A domesticated ruminant raised for its wool or meat.
    ewe
    A female sheep.
    lamb
    A young sheep, especially one less than a year old.

    Slang Meanings

    To ram a vehicle
    He rammed his truck into the fence during the race.
    To push persistently or aggressively
    Stop ramming your ideas down my throat!