Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of ram
"After hours of playing cards, we finally decided to rams because I wanted a break from standard tricks."
A French trick-taking card game related to nap and loo.
In plain English: Rams are large male sheep with curved horns that males use to fight each other for mates.
"He was crushed under a falling rams horn during the play fight."
Usage: Rams refers specifically to a traditional French trick-taking card game played with three players, distinct from similar games like Nap or Loo due to its unique scoring rules involving the "ram" penalty for failing to win tricks. Players should not confuse this term with the verb form meaning to strike forcefully or the animal known as a male sheep.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ram
"The bull rams the fence repeatedly, trying to break through."
In plain English: To ram means to hit something hard and forcefully with your vehicle or body.
"The bull rams into the fence during the stormy night."