ramp - Definition from the TRANSPORT topic - TECHNOLOGY

Topic: TRANSPORT

Date:	1700-1800
Language:	French
Origin:	rampe, from ramper; RAMPANT

ramp
1 noun

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1TTDH a slope that has been built to connect two places that are at different levels:

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Ramps are needed at exits and entrances for wheelchair users.

2 American EnglishTTR a road for driving onto or off a large main road [= slip road British English]

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Take the Lake Drive ramp at Charles Street.

off-/on-ramp

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They missed the off-ramp to Manhattan.

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