noun
1.
a sloping surface connecting two levels; incline.
2.
a short concave slope or bend, as one connecting the higher and lower parts of a staircase railing at a landing.
3.
any extensive sloping walk or passageway.
4.
the act of ramping.
5.
Also called boarding ramp. a movable staircase for entering or leaving a cabin door of an airplane.
6.
Also called parking ramp. apron (def 6).
verb (used without object)
7.
(of animals) to stand or move with the forelegs or arms raised, as in animosity or excitement.
8.
(of a lion or other large quadruped represented on a coat of arms) to rise or stand on the hind legs.
9.
to rear as if to spring.
10.
to leap or dash with fury (often followed by about).
11.
to act violently; rage; storm:
ramping and raging in a great fury.