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to ramp

to ramp

9.8
To stand on the hind legs with the front legs raised as if threatening
  • verb
  • /ræmp/
  • Specialized
translation icon : encabritarse
  • The lion began to ramp aggressively, baring its teeth and raising its powerful forelegs as a warning to the intruder.

Examples

  • The bear ramped its paws to intimidate the intruder.

  • During the ceremonial display, the heraldic griffin would ramp in front of the audience, showcasing its impressive stature and fierce demeanor.

  • Many startled bears ramp on their hind legs if threatened.

  • The horse appeared to ramp, rearing up on its hind legs in alarm.

  • The lion on the coat of arms is shown to ramp above the shield.

  • The lion ramps in the air, showing its strength.

  • As the bear prepared to defend its territory, it stood tall and began to ramp on its hind legs, growling fiercely.

Synonyms

to rise up
vsto ramp
1 4.9

Stand up on the back legs, often suddenly from fear or excitement

is a raised-forelegs stance meant to look threatening rather than a sudden reaction
rearing
vsto ramp
  • Specialized
9.9

Standing on the hind legs with front legs raised like a horse or lion

is a similar raised-forelegs pose used to threaten or menace

Phrasal Verbs

to ramp up
47 4.1

To increase something, especially its amount or speed

to ramp production
  • Specialized
3 5.0

To increase production to make more goods when demand rises

How Threatening

to attack
∞ 1.3
to threaten
987 3.3
to ramp
  • Specialized
9.8
to rear
28 4.9
to stand
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

ramp infinitive
ramped past
ramped past participle
ramping present participle
ramps third person singular

Etymology

Ramp meaning 'to stand with the forelegs raised' is linked to rampant, the word used in coats of arms for a lion rearing up, so to ramp is to rise up on the hind legs as if ready to attack.