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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.”

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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 notes

In plain EnglishA forceful collision, or the act of deliberately crashing into something.

Common pairings
ramming speed a ramming incident

Word forms

rammings plural

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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.

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