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rams
Rams (noun) means plural of ram: adult male sheep, or the battering devices/mechanisms named after them. Example: “The farmer kept the rams in a separate paddock during breeding season.”
noun
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Plural of ram: adult male sheep, or the battering devices/mechanisms named after them.
"The farmer kept the rams in a separate paddock during breeding season."
"Ancient armies used rams to break down castle gates."
"Two rams stood on the hillside, watching the flock below."
2
A French trick-taking card game related to nap and loo, played with a shrinking hand and escalating stakes.
"They spent the evening playing rams for matchsticks instead of money."
How to use rams
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually just "more than one ram" (male sheep), but also the name of an old French card game.
Common pairings
a flock of rams
butting rams
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What does “rams” mean?
The word “rams” means plural of ram: adult male sheep, or the battering devices/mechanisms named after them. In plain terms, usually just "more than one ram" (male sheep), but also the name of an old French card game.
How do you use “rams” in a sentence?
Here is “rams” used in a sentence: “The farmer kept the rams in a separate paddock during breeding season.”
What part of speech is “rams”?
“Rams” is a noun.
Is “rams” a common word?
“Rams” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “rams” have?
“Rams” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: plural of ram: adult male sheep, or the battering devices/mechanisms named after them.
What is the difference between 'rams' the animal and 'rams' the card game?
As the plural of ram, rams refers to adult male sheep or to battering devices and mechanisms named after them. Rams is also the name of a separate French trick-taking card game related to nap and loo, played with a shrinking hand and escalating stakes.
What is the card game Rams?
Rams is a French trick-taking card game related to nap and loo. It is played with a hand that shrinks over the course of the game and stakes that escalate as play continues.
Why are male sheep called rams?
Ram is the standard term for an adult male sheep, distinguishing it from a ewe, which is a female sheep. The battering device historically used to break down walls or doors was named after the animal because of its forceful head-first charging behavior.
