Phrase Hound found 26 phrases and 45 compound words that contain ramp. The most common are listed below. Open ramp in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 26
- ramp upTo increase rapidly to a new value.
- boat rampan inclined slab, or a channel, where small boats are launched.
- exit rampSynonym of off-ramp: A segment of roadway that directs vehicular traffic from a freeway onto local roads.
- off-rampA segment of roadway that directs vehicular traffic from a freeway onto local roads.
- ramp meterA traffic light that is located at the end of an on-ramp to regulate vehicles entering a highway.
- ramp travel indexA measure of the ability of an off-road vehicle to flex its suspension.
- ghost rampA highway ramp that is inaccessible to traffic, either because the construction work was never completed, or because it has been taken out of use.
- moving rampAn inclined moving walkway.
- parking rampa parking garage
- ramp ceremonyA memorial service for a fallen soldier, held at the airport prior to the departure of the aircraft carrying the deceased person's body, or for the arrival of the same aircraft at the deceased's home base.
- ramp metersplural of ramp meter: A traffic light that is located at the end of an on-ramp to regulate vehicles entering a highway.
- wheelchair rampAn inclined plane installed in addition or as a replacement of stairs which permits wheelchair users and people pushing wheeled objects to more easily access a building.
- curb rampSynonym of curb cut: A small ramp cut into a curb to allow wheelchairs, baby carriages, bicycles, etc. to more easily enter or leave a sidewalk.
- ramp ceremoniesplural of ramp ceremony: A memorial service for a fallen soldier, held at the airport prior to the departure of the aircraft carrying the deceased person's body, or for the arrival of the same aircraft at the deceased's home base.
- vert rampA ramp that transitions from a horizontal surface to a vertical one.
- pram rampSynonym of curb cut: A small ramp cut into a curb to allow wheelchairs, baby carriages, bicycles, etc. to more easily enter or leave a sidewalk.
- runaway truck rampA traffic device that enables vehicles which are having braking problems to stop safely.
- kerb rampSynonym of curb cut: A small ramp cut into a curb to allow wheelchairs, baby carriages, bicycles, etc. to more easily enter or leave a sidewalk.
- banker's rampAn economic crisis engineered by bankers for political ends.
- jump rampA ramp used to be jumped from, and do tricks on the skates/board/skis/bike etc.
- ramp alongTo sail on a tack that as all sails filled.
- ramp-upsplural of ramp-up: To increase rapidly to a new value.
- spine rampA structure for skateboarding, BMX biking, skiing etc. similar to a half-pipe, but with a single highest point in the centre, and the downward gradients facing outward.
- ramp travel indexesplural of ramp travel index: A measure of the ability of an off-road vehicle to flex its suspension.
- ski ramp noseAlternative form of ski-jump nose: A long nose with an inwardly curving ridge and a tip that curves somewhat upward, resembling the shape of a downhill ramp used in the sport of ski jumping.
Compound words 45
- rampageA course of violent, frenzied action.
- rampantRearing on both hind legs with the forelegs extended.
- onrampAlternative form of on-ramp: A segment of roadway that directs vehicular traffic from local roads onto a freeway.
- derampTo remove (goods or containers) from a railroad flatcar using special equipment.
- rampableAble to be ramped, or made to change value at a steady rate.
- rampieA member of the groundcrew.
- rampspeedThe speed at which a parameter is ramped up
- rampwayA sloping path taking the form of a ramp.
- minirampA relatively small skateboard ramp.
- ramperOne of a gang of ruffians who intimidated bookmakers at races, claiming to have placed bets when they had not.