ramps

Meanings

• noun

  A sloped structure or roadway leading to a higher level or place.

  - "The ramp provides easy access to the bus for people in wheelchairs."
  - "The construction crew built ramps for the heavy equipment to reach the rooftop."

• noun

  In cooking, a type of wild leek with a pungent taste.

  - "Ramps are a popular spring ingredient in Appalachian cuisine."
  - "Chefs often use ramps in place of onions or garlic for added flavor."

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Synonyms

ramps , rams , ramson , ramsons , wild leek

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ramps
champs , amps , ramps

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Variants

List of all variants of ramps that leads to same result
ramp , ramped , ramping , ramps , curb cut , curb cuts , curb ramp , curb ramps , off-ramp , off-ramps , on-ramp , on-ramps

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'ramp' meant 'a slope'. The cooking term likely comes from the wild leek's rampant growth.

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Trivia

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1. Ramps are also known as wild leeks or ramp bulbs.

2. They have a strong, pungent smell that can be quite overpowering.

3. Ramps are typically harvested in the spring before they flower.

4. Some believe that eating ramps can help boost energy levels and improve digestion.

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Related Concepts

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1. rampart: A defensive wall or embankment, especially one forming part of a fortification.

2. rampage: A destructive and violent attack or raid.

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Culture

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Ramps have been used in various cultures for their unique flavor. In some areas, they are a traditional spring delicacy and are often cooked with eggs, potatoes, or pasta.

How to Memorize "ramps"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ramp as a sloped roadway leading up to a building or a bus.
   - Visualize the wild leek, ramps, with its distinctive pungent smell and long green leaves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate ramps with springtime and new growth.
   - Connect ramps with easy access and inclusivity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Ramps are a Spring Delight' for the cooking term.
   - For the structural definition, visualize 'Rise and Ascend' when thinking of ramps.

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