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ram

Definition

  • noun: the part of a computer in which information is stored temporarily when a program is being used
  • noun: a computer memory on which data can be both read and written and on which the location of data does not affect the speed of its retrieval
  • verb: to forcefully hit something
  • verb: to strike with violence
  • sometimes used figuratively
  • synonyms: crash, battering-ram, cram

Examples

  • She hoped that the pictures and examples would 'ram' her point 'home'.

  • He tried to 'ram home' the importance of meeting the deadline.

  • They 'rammed' [='crashed'] into my car from behind.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It could bring her into a coma. For Christ's sake, Olivia, she's going to kill herself down there! Go get the shot! I gotta get the shrapnel out of my ram. What? I have tweezers in my purse. David. Listen to me. I don't think a tranquilizer is gonna do shit. 'Cause I don't think we're dealing (..)
    2013 Evil Dead