ram
Translation
to hit forcefully, to stuff, to cram
Examples
He rammed the door with his shoulder.
He rammed the door with his shoulder.
She rammed her clothes into the suitcase.
She rammed her clothes into the suitcase.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to hit (sth.) forcefully with (sth.) He rammed the door with his shoulder.
((sth.)) ((into sth.)) to force (sth.) into (sth.) She rammed her clothes into the suitcase.
Similar Words
Synonyms: strike, force, crash into, stuff
Etymology
From Old English 'ramm', a male sheep. The verb's meaning comes from the forceful butting action of a ram.
Memory Tips
Picture a powerful ram (the animal) ramming a gate to remember the meaning of forceful impact.