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ramp

/ræmp/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does ramp mean?

noun, verb

A sloping surface leading up to a building, or a device for lifting vehicles onto a trailer. To move or cause something to move up a sloping surface, typically using a device such as a ramp.

Example

"The wheelchair ramp made it possible for her to enter the building."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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