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Definition of Ramp
1. Noun. An inclined surface connecting two levels.
Generic synonyms: Inclined Plane
Specialized synonyms: Ski Jump
Derivative terms: Incline
2. Verb. Behave violently, as if in state of a great anger. "Sam and Sue ramp"
Generic synonyms: Act, Behave, Do
Derivative terms: Rage, Rage, Rampage, Rampant, Storm
3. Noun. North American perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers.
4. Verb. Furnish with a ramp. ; "The ramped auditorium"
5. Noun. A movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft.
6. Verb. Be rampant. "The lion is rampant in this heraldic depiction"
Generic synonyms: Model, Pose, Posture, Sit
Derivative terms: Rampant
7. Verb. Creep up -- used especially of plants. "The roses ramped over the wall"
8. Verb. Stand with arms or forelegs raised, as if menacing.
Definition of Ramp
1. v. i. To spring; to leap; to bound; to rear; to prance; to become rampant; hence, to frolic; to romp.
2. n. A leap; a spring; a hostile advance.
Definition of Ramp
1. to rise or stand on the hind legs [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Ramp
1. 1. To spring; to leap; to bound; to rear; to prance; to become rampant; hence, to frolic; to romp. 2. To move by leaps, or by leaps; hence, to move swiftly or with violence. "Their bridles they would champ," "And trampling the fine element would fiercely ramp." (Spenser) 3. To climb, as a plant; to creep up. "With claspers and tendrils, they [plants] catch hold, . . . And so ramping upon trees, they mount up to a great height." (Ray) Origin: F. Ramper to creep, OF, to climb; of German origin; cf. G. Raffen to snatch, LG. & D. Rapen. See Rap to snatch, and cf. Romp. 1. A leap; a spring; a hostile advance. "The bold Ascalonite Fled from his lion ramp." (Milton) 2. A highwayman; a robber. 3. A romping woman; a prostitute. 4. [F. Rampe. Any sloping member, other than a purely constructional one, such as a continuous parapet to a staircase. A short bend, slope, or curve, where a hand rail or cap changes its direction. 5. [F. Rampe. An inclined plane serving as a communication between different interior levels. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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