noun
ramming
Ramming (noun) means the act of forcefully colliding with or driving into something. Example: “The report described the ramming of the barrier by the runaway truck.”
noun
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The act of forcefully colliding with or driving into something.
"The report described the ramming of the barrier by the runaway truck."
"Ramming another vessel is treated as a serious offence under maritime law."
How to use ramming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA forceful collision, or the act of deliberately crashing into something.
Common pairings
ramming speed
a ramming incident
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Word forms
- Plural
- rammings
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What does “ramming” mean?
The word “ramming” means the act of forcefully colliding with or driving into something. In plain terms, a forceful collision, or the act of deliberately crashing into something.
How do you use “ramming” in a sentence?
Here is “ramming” used in a sentence: “The report described the ramming of the barrier by the runaway truck.”
What part of speech is “ramming”?
“Ramming” is a noun.
What is the meaning of ramming?
"ramming" (noun) means the act of forcefully colliding with or driving into something.
