HyperDic: ramp

English > 8 senses of the word ramp:
NOUNartifactramp, inclinean inclined surface connecting two levels
plantramp, wild leek, Allium tricoccumNorth American perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers
artifactrampa movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft
VERBstativeramp, rage, stormbehave violently, as if in state of a great anger
possessionrampfurnish with a ramp
perceptionrampbe rampant
motionrampcreep up -- used especially of plants
contactrampstand with arms or forelegs raised, as if menacing
ramp > pronunciation
Soundsrae'mp
Rhymesamp / AMP ... vamp: 17 rhymes with aemp...
English > ramp: 8 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningAn inclined surface connecting two levels.
Synonymincline
Narrowerski jumpA steep downward ramp from which skiers jump
Broaderinclined planeA simple machine for elevating objects
Spanishrampa
Catalanrampa
Verbsrampfurnish with a ramp
English > ramp: 8 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningNorth American perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers.
Synonymswild leek, Allium tricoccum
Broaderalliaceous plantbulbous plants having a characteristic pungent onion odor
Spanishajipuerro, puerro silvestre
English > ramp: 8 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft.
Broaderstairway, staircaseA way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
Verbsrampfurnish with a ramp
English > ramp: 8 senses > verb 1, stative
MeaningBehave violently, as if in state of a great anger.
PatternSomebody ----s
Synonymsrage, storm
Broaderact, behave, doBehave in a certain manner
Spanishencolerizarse, rabiar
Adjectivesrampantunrestrained and violent
Nounsrampageviolently angry and destructive behavior
English > ramp: 8 senses > verb 2, possession
MeaningFurnish with a ramp.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"The ramped auditorium"
CategoryarchitectureThe profession of designing buildings and environments with consideration for their esthetic effect
Broadersupply, provide, render, furnishGive something useful or necessary to
Spanishdesnivelar
Nounsrampan inclined surface connecting two levels
rampa movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft
English > ramp: 8 senses > verb 3, perception
MeaningBe rampant.
PatternSomething ----s
Example"the lion is rampant in this heraldic depiction"
CategoryheraldryThe study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies
Broadermodel, pose, sit, postureassume a posture as for artistic purposes
Adjectivesrampantrearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile
English > ramp: 8 senses > verb 4, motion
Meaningcreep up -- used especially of plants.
PatternSomething ----s; Something is ----ing PP
Example"The roses ramped over the wall"
Broaderclimb, climb up, mount, go upgo upward with gradual or continuous progress
Spanishtrepar
English > ramp: 8 senses > verb 5, contact
MeaningStand with arms or forelegs raised, as if menacing.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s
Broaderstand, stand upBe standing

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