Definition of Ramp

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embankment, levee; sloping surface which connects two levels; frenzy, rampage
stand threateningly, behave in a menacing manner
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
(v. i.)
To spring; to leap; to bound; to rear; to prance; to become rampant; hence, to frolic; to romp.
  
(v. i.)
To move by leaps, or as by leaps; hence, to move swiftly or with violence.
  
(v. i.)
To climb, as a plant; to creep up.
  
(n.)
Any sloping member, other than a purely constructional one, such as a continuous parapet to a staircase.
  
(n.)
An inclined plane serving as a communication between different interior levels.
  
(n.)
A short bend, slope, or curve, where a hand rail or cap changes its direction.
  
(n.)
A romping woman; a prostitute.
  
(n.)
A leap; a spring; a hostile advance.
  
(n.)
A highwayman; a robber.
  
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ramp
\ramp\ (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. ramped (?; 215); p. pr. & vb. n. ramping.] [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. 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.
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.
ramp
\ramp\, n. 1. a leap; a spring; a hostile advance. the bold ascalonite fled from his lion ramp.
2. a highwayman; a robber. [prov. eng.]
3. a romping woman; a prostitute. [obs.]
4. [f. rampe.] (arch.) (a) any sloping member, other than a purely constructional one, such as a continuous parapet to a staircase. (b) a short bend, slope, or curve, where a hand rail or cap changes its direction.
5. [f. rampe.] (fort.) an inclined plane serving as a communication between different interior levels.
ramp
n
1. an inclined surface or roadway that moves traffic from one level to another [syn: incline]


2. north american perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers [syn: wild leek, allium tricoccum]
v 1: behave violently, as if in a great rage [syn: rage, storm]
2: furnish with a ramp: "the ramped auditorium"


3. be rampant, as of a beast in a heraldic depiction
4. creep up -- used esp. of plants; "the roses ramped over the wall"
5. as of a snake
6. stand with arms or forelegs raised, as if menacing
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WordNet 2.0

Noun
1. an inclined surface or roadway that moves traffic from one level to another
(synonym) incline
(hypernym) inclined plane
(hyponym) ski jump
2. North American perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers
(synonym) wild leek, Allium tricoccum
(hypernym) alliaceous plant
3. a movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft
(hypernym) stairway, staircase, stairs, steps

Verb
1. behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
(synonym) rage, storm
(hypernym) act, behave, do
(derivation) rampage, violent disorder
2. furnish with a ramp; "The ramped auditorium"
(hypernym) supply, provide, render, furnish
(classification) architecture
3. be rampant; "the lion is rampant in this heraldic depiction"
(hypernym) model, pose, sit, posture
(classification) heraldry
4. creep up -- used especially of plants; "The roses ramped over the wall"
(hypernym) climb, climb up, mount, go up
5. stand with arms or forelegs raised, as if menacing
(hypernym) stand, stand up
Ramp Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
BTS Transportation Expressions
An inclined roadway connecting roads of differing levels. (DOI3)
By the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Ramp Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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An airfield parking lot for aircraft.
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Ramp Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Ramp Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
RAMP was an American soul/jazz band from Cincinnati, Ohio. RAMP has mistakenly been said to stand for "Roy Ayers Music Production" and "Roy Ayers Music Project", but Ayers was not a member, though he did write and produce songs on their debut album.

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Ramp may refer to:
In science and technology:
  • Inclined plane, a simple machine
  • Wheelchair ramp, an alternative to stairs
  • Ramp function, in mathematics the integral of the unit step function
  • Receptor activity-modifying protein (RAMP), a class of protein
  • Linkspan, on a ferry or a ferry slip

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Ramp Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
maritime&shipping&trade
Railroad terminal where containers are received or delivered and trains loaded or discharged. Originally, trailers moved onto the rearmost flatcar via a ramp and driven into position in a technique known as "circus loading." Most modern rail facilities use lifting equipment to position containers onto the flatcars.
Ramp Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
Lexicon of Tiddlywinks
n a wink in a pile which is leaning against another wink and is also touching the mat
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Ramp Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
A Basic Guide to ASL
The downturned right hand, fingers pointing forward, move up an imaginary incline. Both hands may also be used, with one leading the other.