01 v. i. To spring; to leap; to bound; to rear; to prance; to become rampant; hence, to frolic; to romp.
imp. & p. p.
Ramped; p. pr. & vb. n.
Ramping
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1.
To spring; to leap; to bound; to rear; to prance; to become rampant; hence, to frolic; to romp.
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To move by leaps, or as by leaps; hence, to move swiftly or with violence.“Their bridles they would champ, And trampling the fine element would fiercely ramp.” — Spenser.
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To climb, as a plant; to creep up.“With claspers and tendrils, they [plants] catch hold, . . . and so ramping upon trees, they mount up to a great height.” — Ray.