noun
rammer
RA-muh
Rammer (noun) means a tool or device used to drive, pack, or force something down by repeated blows or pressure. Example: “The workers used a rammer to compact the gravel before laying the foundation.”
noun
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A tool or device used to drive, pack, or force something down by repeated blows or pressure.
"The workers used a rammer to compact the gravel before laying the foundation."
"An old cannon rammer was displayed in the museum next to the artillery piece."
How to use rammer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAny tool built for ramming — pushing or pounding something firmly into place.
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Word forms
- Plural
- rammers
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The workers used a _____ to compact the gravel before laying the foundation.
Etymology
From ram (to strike or drive forcefully) + the agent suffix -er.
Rhymes for rammer
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What does “rammer” mean?
The word “rammer” means a tool or device used to drive, pack, or force something down by repeated blows or pressure. In plain terms, any tool built for ramming — pushing or pounding something firmly into place.
How do you pronounce “rammer”?
“Rammer” is pronounced RA-muh (/ˈɹæ.mə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “rammer” in a sentence?
Here is “rammer” used in a sentence: “The workers used a rammer to compact the gravel before laying the foundation.”
What part of speech is “rammer”?
“Rammer” is a noun.
