How Do You Spell RAMMING?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈamɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "ramming" is spelled as /ˈræmɪŋ/. The first sound /r/ is a voiced alveolar trill, while the following vowel /æ/ is a short vowel made by positioning the tongue low in the mouth. The second syllable has a consonant cluster of /mɪŋ/, where the first sound /m/ is a voiced bilabial nasal, and the final sound is a fricative sound made by pressing the back of the tongue towards the roof of the mouth. Overall, the word "ramming" is spelled phonetically, following the principles of English spelling conventions.

Meaning and Definition
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RAMMING Meaning and Definition

  1. Ramming refers to the forceful act of striking or hitting something or someone with great impact, often using physical force or a vehicle or object. It is an action that involves forcefully pushing or driving into a target with the intent of causing damage, destruction, or injury. The term is commonly associated with aggressive and violent behavior.

    In a military context, ramming refers to the act of intentionally colliding a naval vessel or aircraft into an enemy vessel or aircraft, to disable or sink it. This strategy is typically employed when other means of attack are ineffective or unavailable.

    In the realm of sports, ramming can be observed in various contact or collision-based sports, such as American football, rugby, or ice hockey. In these sports, players can legally engage in controlled contact with opponents, initiating physical collisions or blocking techniques to gain an advantage.

    Outside of military and sports contexts, ramming can also describe a mechanical process. For example, in construction or engineering, ramming refers to the compacting of materials such as soil, asphalt, or concrete, using a ramming device or machine. This technique is employed to create a dense and solid surface for construction purposes.

    Overall, ramming involves forcefully striking or driving into something, usually with significant force or velocity, either with the intention of causing destruction or as part of a specific strategy or process.

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Etymology of RAMMING

The word "ramming" originates from Middle English "rammen", which comes from the Old English word "rammian". The Old English term is derived from the Proto-Germanic root word "rammōną", meaning "to make firm by ramming". This word has cognates in other Germanic languages such as German "rammen" and Dutch "rammen". The original sense of "ramming" referred to the act of driving or forcing something forcefully, similar to how a ram (male sheep) uses its horns to strike with force. Over time, the term "ramming" has been adopted in various contexts, including naval warfare, construction, and other instances where blunt force or driving force is employed.

Plural form of RAMMING is RAMMINGS

Conjugate verb Ramming

CONDITIONAL

I would ramming
you would ramming
he/she/it would ramming
we would ramming
they would ramming
I would ram
we would ram
you would ram
he/she/it would ram
they would ram

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be ramming
you would be ramming
he/she/it would be ramming
we would be ramming
they would be ramming

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have ramming
you would have ramming
he/she/it would have ramming
we would have ramming
they would have ramming

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been ramming
you would have been ramming
he/she/it would have been ramming
we would have been ramming
they would have been ramming

FUTURE

I will ram
you will ram
he/she/it will ram
we will ram
they will ram

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be ramming
you will be ramming
he/she/it will be ramming
we will be ramming
they will be ramming

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have rammed
you will have rammed
he/she/it will have rammed
we will have rammed
they will have rammed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been ramming
you will have been ramming
he/she/it will have been ramming
we will have been ramming
they will have been ramming

IMPERATIVE

you ram
we let´s ram

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to ram

PAST

I rammed
you rammed
he/she/it rammed
we rammed
they rammed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was ramming
you were ramming
he/she/it was ramming
we were ramming
they were ramming

PAST PARTICIPLE

rammed

PAST PERFECT

I had rammed
you had rammed
he/she/it had rammed
we had rammed
they had rammed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been ramming
you had been ramming
he/she/it had been ramming
we had been ramming
they had been ramming

PRESENT

I ram
you ram
he/she/it rams
we ram
they ram

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am ramming
you are ramming
he/she/it is ramming
we are ramming
they are ramming

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

ramming

PRESENT PERFECT

I have rammed
you have rammed
he/she/it has rammed
we have rammed
they have rammed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been ramming
you have been ramming
he/she/it has been ramming
we have been ramming
they have been ramming
I would have rammed
we would have rammed
you would have rammed
he/she/it would have rammed
they would have rammed

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