ram

• Nom ayant plusieurs sens : il peut désigner un outil ou un dispositif servant à frapper ou à exercer une force, ou un mâle adulte non castré du mouton.

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.

   Bélier

   • 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.

   Synonymestup

   Antonymesewe

2. Driving toolB2formal

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

   Bélier (outil de frappe)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbattering rampile driverrammer

• Verbe signifiant frapper ou pousser quelque chose avec force, ou enfoncer quelque chose dans une position donnée.

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.

   heurter violemment

   • 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.

   Synonymesbatterbuttcrashhammerhitpoundslamsmashstrikethump

2. Force into a position or stateB2informal

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

   Enfoncer, forcer dans une position ou un état

   • 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.

   Synonymescramdriveforcejampoundshoveslamsmashstuffthrust

3. Suffer damage from impactB2formal

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

   subir des dommages par collision

   • 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.

   Fourrer, entasser

   • 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.

   Synonymescramforcejampackshovesqueezestuffthrustwedge

Variantes phrasalram down