battering ram

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Definitions of battering ram words

countable noun battering ram A battering ram is a long heavy piece of wood that is used to knock down the locked doors of buildings. 3
noun battering ram (esp formerly) a large beam used to break down the walls or doors of fortifications 3
noun battering ram an ancient military machine having a heavy wooden beam, sometimes with an iron ram's head at its end, for battering down gates, walls, doors, etc. 3
noun battering ram any bar, log, etc. used like this to force entrance 3
noun battering ram device: to force entry 1
noun battering ram (historical) A heavy object used for battering down walls and gates before gunpowder was known. 0

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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