ram

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.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: может обозначать инструмент, используемый для удара или принудительного воздействия, или некастрированного взрослого самца овцы.esSustantivo con varios significados: puede designar un instrumento empleado para golpear o forzar algo, o un carnero adulto no castrado.frNom 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.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein Werkzeug oder Gerät zum Schlagen, Stoßen oder gewaltsamen Einwirken, oder ein nicht kastrierter erwachsener männlicher Schafbock.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: pode designar um instrumento usado para golpear ou forçar, ou o macho adulto não castrado da ovelha.zh多义名词：可指用来撞击或强行施力的工具或装置，也可指未阉割的成年公羊。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: قد يدل على أداة تُستخدم للضرب أو الدفع بقوة، أو على ذكر الخروف البالغ غير المخصي.

1. Male sheep A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruБаранesCarnero macho no castradofrBélierdeSchafbockptCarneirozh公羊arكبش

   Sinônimos: tup

   Antônimos: ewe

2. Driving tool B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruТаранesArietefrBélier (outil de frappe)deRammeptAríetezh撞锤arمِطْرَقَة

   Sinônimos: battering rampile driverrammer

• rams plural form
• rams' possessive plural form
• ram's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, означающий ударять или толкать что-либо с силой, или втискивать что-либо в какое-либо положение.esVerbo que significa golpear o empujar algo con fuerza, o meter algo a la fuerza en una posición.frVerbe signifiant frapper ou pousser quelque chose avec force, ou enfoncer quelque chose dans une position donnée.deDeutsches Verb, das bedeutet, mit Wucht gegen etwas zu stoßen oder zu drücken, oder etwas gewaltsam in eine Position zu zwingen.ptVerbo que significa bater ou empurrar algo com força, ou forçar algo a entrar em uma posição.zh动词，指用力撞击或推挤某物，也指把某物强行塞入某个位置。arفعل يعني الضرب أو الدفع بقوة، أو إدخال شيء بقوة في موضع أو حيز ضيق.

1. Strike or drive against with force B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУдарить с силойesembestir con fuerzafrheurter violemmentdeMit Wucht stoßenptBater com forçazh猛撞arالضرب بقوة

   Sinônimos: batterbuttcrashhammerhitpoundslamsmashstrikethump

2. Force into a position or state B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruВбиватьesApretar o meter a la fuerzafrEnfoncer, forcer dans une position ou un étatdeHineinpressenptForçarzh强行灌输arالإدخال بالقوة

   Sinônimos: cramdriveforcejampoundshoveslamsmashstuffthrust

3. Suffer damage from impact B2 formal

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

   ruВрезатьсяesSufrir daños por impactofrsubir des dommages par collisiondeZusammenstoßenptBaterzh撞毁arاصطدم بعنف

4. Cram or fill tightly B1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruНабитьesApretar o llenar apretadamentefrFourrer, entasserdeVollstopfenptEntupirzh塞满arحَشَا

   Sinônimos: cramforcejampackshovesqueezestuffthrustwedge

• rammed past participle
• rammed past simple
• ramming present participle
• rams third person singular

Variantes phrasal: ram down