ram

• Sustantivo con varios significados: puede designar un instrumento empleado para golpear o forzar algo, o un carnero adulto no castrado.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a tool used for driving or forcing something by impact, or to an uncastrated adult male sheep.

1. A2formal

   An uncastrated adult male sheep, known for its strength and often kept for breeding.

   Carnero macho no castrado

   • The ram led the flock across the field.
   • Farmers often keep a ram for breeding purposes.
   • The ram's thick horns are used for defense.

   Sinónimostup

   Antónimosewe

2. Driving toolB2formal

   A tool or device used for driving, forcing, or impacting something, such as a battering ram or a pile driver.

   Ariete

   • The construction crew used a hydraulic ram to drive the piles into the ground.
   • In ancient warfare, soldiers used a battering ram to break down gates.
   • The mechanic used a ram to press the bearing into place.

   Sinónimosbattering rampile driverrammer

• Verbo que significa golpear o empujar algo con fuerza, o meter algo a la fuerza en una posición.

A verb meaning to strike or push against something with force, or to force something into a position.

1. Strike or drive against with forceB2formal

   To hit or push something with great force, often causing damage.

   embestir con fuerza

   • The car rammed into the barrier at high speed.
   • He rammed the door with his shoulder to break it open.
   • The ship rammed the iceberg during the storm.

   Sinónimosbatterbuttcrashhammerhitpoundslamsmashstrikethump

2. Force into a position or stateB2informal

   To push or drive something into a particular position or state, either physically or metaphorically.

   Apretar o meter a la fuerza

   • The teacher rammed the facts into the students' heads before the exam.
   • He rammed the key into the lock, but it wouldn't turn.
   • The company rammed the new policy through despite objections.

   Sinónimoscramdriveforcejampoundshoveslamsmashstuffthrust

3. Suffer damage from impactB2formal

   To be damaged or destroyed as a result of a heavy collision.

   Sufrir daños por impacto

   • The aircraft rammed into the mountainside, killing all aboard.
   • The truck rammed into the storefront, causing extensive damage.
   • During the collision, both vehicles rammed and were severely damaged.

4. Cram or fill tightlyB1informal

   To pack or fill a space to capacity, often in a disorderly way.

   Apretar o llenar apretadamente

   • They rammed all the luggage into the trunk of the car.
   • The subway car was rammed with commuters during rush hour.
   • She rammed her clothes into the suitcase without folding them.

   Sinónimoscramforcejampackshovesqueezestuffthrustwedge

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