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Definition of 'ramp'

Noun

  1. an inclined surface connecting two levels
       Synonyms: incline
  2. North American perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers
       Synonyms: wild leek Allium tricoccum
  3. a movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft

Verb

  1. behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
       Synonyms: rage storm
  2. furnish with a ramp; "The ramped auditorium"
  3. be rampant; "the lion is rampant in this heraldic depiction"
  4. creep up -- used especially of plants; "The roses ramped over the wall"
  5. stand with arms or forelegs raised, as if menacing


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