ramps

Noun

ramp (plural ramps)

1. An inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline.
2. (Canada, US) An interchange, a road that connects a freeway to a surface street or another freeway.

   Synonyms:

   slip road

3. A structure with an inclined surface made for stunts, as for jumping motorcycles or other vehicles.
4. A mobile staircase that is attached to the doors of an aircraft at an airport.
5. A way of hitting a boundary by facing the bat face front and pushing with force to launch the ball. 100% of it done against pace.
   • He hit three ramps in a row to push his team near the opponents total.
6. A large parking area in an airport for aircraft, for loading and unloading or for storage (see also apron and tarmac).

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Noun

ramson (plural ramsons)

1. A plant, Allium ursinum, a wild relative of chives and garlic.

   Synonyms:

   buckram, wild garlic