rammer

RAM  (rm)

n. Computer Science

A memory device in which information can be accessed in any order.

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[r(andom-)a(ccess) m(emory).]

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ram  (rm)

n.

1. A male sheep.

2. Any of several devices used to drive, batter, or crush by forceful impact, especially:

a. A battering ram.

b. The weight that drops in a pile driver or steam hammer.

c. The plunger or piston of a force pump or hydraulic press.

3. A hydraulic ram.

4.

a. A projection on the prow of a warship, used to batter or cut into enemy vessels.

b. A ship having such a projection.

5. Ram See Aries.

tr.v. rammed, ram·ming, rams

1. To strike or drive against with a heavy impact; butt: rammed the door with a sledgehammer until it broke open.

2. To force or press into place.

3. To cram; stuff: rammed the clothes into the suitcase.

4. To force passage or acceptance of: rammed the project through the city council despite local opposition.

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[Middle English, from Old English ramm.]

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rammer n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

rammer - a tool for driving something with force ram - a tool for driving or forcing something by impact

Translations

rammer [ˈræməʳ] N (for roadmaking) → pisón m; (for rifle) → baqueta f

rammer

n → Ramme f