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ram

n.
1.the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on
2.(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Aries
3.the first sign of the zodiac which the sun enters at the vernal equinox
4.a tool for driving or forcing something by impact
5.uncastrated adult male sheep ram v.
1.strike or drive against with a heavy impact
2.force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically
3.undergo damage or destruction on impact
4.crowd or pack to capacity

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