ramp

Definition

  • n. an inclined surface connecting two levels
  • n. North American perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers
  • n. a movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft
  • v. behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

Word forms

Present participle
ramping
Past participle
ramped
Past tense
ramped
Third person singular
ramps

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The wheelchair ramp makes it easier for people with disabilities to enter the building.

  2. vi.

    The children ramped around the playground, laughing and playing all afternoon.

  3. vt.

    They ramped the path to make it safer for bikes and pedestrians.