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ram
The word carries a heavy sensory feeling of blunt force and sudden impact. It suggests a lack of finesse, favoring raw power and momentum over precision. When used as a verb, it evokes a sense of aggression or desperation, as if the actor is trying to break through a barrier by sheer will. In a technical sense, the transition from the animal to the computer component reflects a shift from physical force to high-speed access. While the animal ram is defined by its head-butting strength, the computer ram is defined by its ability to provide immediate, direct access to data, though both share a sense of directness and power.
Countable when referring to the animal or a mechanical tool. Uncountable when referring to computer memory.
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A device used for punching holes or compressing materials.
"The industrial ram crushed the scrap metal."
To crash into something with great force.
"The car rammed into the back of the truck."