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Definition of 'ram'

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
       Synonyms: random-access memory random access memory random memory read/write memory
  2. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Aries
       Synonyms: Aries
  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
       Synonyms: Aries Aries the Ram
  4. a tool for driving or forcing something by impact
  5. uncastrated adult male sheep; "a British term is `tup'"
       Synonyms: tup

Verb

  1. strike or drive against with a heavy impact; "ram the gate with a sledgehammer"; "pound on the door"
       Synonyms: ram down pound
  2. force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically; "She rammed her mind into focus"; "He drives me mad"
       Synonyms: force drive
  3. undergo damage or destruction on impact; "the plane crashed into the ocean"; "The car crashed into the lamp post"
       Synonyms: crash
  4. crowd or pack to capacity; "the theater was jampacked"
       Synonyms: jam jampack chock up cram wad


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