"ramp" meaning in English

See ramp in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ræmp/ Audio: en-us-ramp.ogg [US] Forms: ramp [singular], ramps [plural]
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  1. A ramp is a sloped surface that connects two levels.
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  2. A ramp is a large parking area in an airport for aircraft, for loading and unloading or for storage (see also apron)
    Sense id: simple-ramp-en-noun-N7ERnxtY Categories (other): Aviation
     
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