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Ramp (Noun)

Meaning 1

A movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • As I arrived at the gate, I could see the ramp leading up to the door of the airplane being moved into position.
  • The airport crew rolled the ramp up to the aircraft so we could disembark quickly and easily.
  • Please make sure to check in online before heading to the ramp for your flight departure.
  • Airplane ramps often have sturdy railings on either side for added safety as you step off or onto the plane.
  • To comply with international accessibility regulations, our company modified all ramps on their airplanes with shallow treads for improved ease of movement.

Hypernyms

  • Staircase

Related Words

  • Ramp (verb)

Meaning 2

North American perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The ramp is a type of wild garlic that grows in the eastern United States and Canada.
  • Ramps are a popular ingredient in many springtime recipes, particularly in Appalachian cuisine.
  • The ramp's strong onion flavor is often used to add depth to soups and stews.
  • Wild ramps can be found growing in the woods, often in areas with rich soil and plenty of sunlight.
  • Ramps are typically harvested in the early spring, before the plants have a chance to flower.

Synonyms

  • Allium Tricoccum
  • Wild Leek

Meaning 3

An inclined surface connecting two levels.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Incline

Related Words

  • Ramp (verb)
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