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RAM DOWN

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Teach by drills and repetition

Synonyms:

beat in; drill in; hammer in; ram down

Classified under:

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting

Hypernyms (to "ram down" is one way to...):

drill (teach by repetition)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Sense 2

Meaning:

Strike or drive against with a heavy impact

Example:

pound on the door

Synonyms:

pound; ram; ram down

Classified under:

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging

Hypernyms (to "ram down" is one way to...):

thrust (push forcefully)

Sentence frames:

Something ----s something
Somebody ----s something PP

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