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ramp

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ræmp/

Forms: ramps

ramp means: A sloping surface that lets people or vehicles move between different heights.

noun

SLOPING PATHB1

A sloping surface that lets people or vehicles move between different heights.

  • Use the ramp beside the stairs.
  • Workers pushed the boxes up a ramp.
  • The new ramps make the building easier to enter.

Similar words: incline

Common phrases: wheelchair ramp, loading ramp, up the ramp

AIRCRAFT PARKINGC2

An area at an airport where planes park to load, unload, or wait.

  • The plane is on the ramp.
  • Ground crews cleared snow from the ramp.
  • Several aircraft were parked on the busy ramp.

Similar words: apron

Common phrases: airport ramp, on the ramp, ramp operations

CRICKET SHOTC2

A cricket shot that uses an angled bat to send a fast ball high behind the batter.

  • He played a ramp for four.
  • Her ramp sent the ball over the wicketkeeper.
  • Two clever ramps helped the team reach its target.

Common phrases: play a ramp, ramp shot, perfect ramp

Questions about ramp

What does ramp mean?

A sloping surface that lets people or vehicles move between different heights.

What is ramp in other languages?

Türkçe: rampa · Español: rampa · Français: rampe · Deutsch: Rampe · Italiano: rampa · 日本語: スロープ

How do you pronounce ramp?

It is pronounced /ræmp/.

How do you use ramp in a sentence?

Use the ramp beside the stairs. Workers pushed the boxes up a ramp.

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