Word: RAMS
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Definition of RAMS
- A male sheep, typically uncastrated
- A battering ram; a heavy object used for breaking through doors.
- A warship intended to sink other ships by ramming them.
- To collide with (an object), usually with the intention of damaging it or disabling its function.
"The man, driving an SUV, then rammed the gate, according to police."
- To strike (something) hard, especially with an implement.
"After placing the cartridge in the musket, ram it down securely with the ramrod."
- To fill or compact by pounding or driving.
"Rammed earth walls"
- A French trick-taking card game related to nap and loo.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "rams" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "rams" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RAMS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RAMS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RAMS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RAMS:
- # the rams effect
- # master of rams
- # playing with rams
- # in terms of rams
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