exhaust vs ram

exhaust

noun
  • An exhaust pipe, especially on a motor vehicle. 

  • A system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged; see also exhaust system. 

  • The steam let out of a cylinder after it has done its work there. 

  • The dirty air let out of a room through a register or pipe provided for the purpose. 

  • exhaust gas. 

verb
  • To empty by drawing or letting out the contents 

  • To bring out or develop completely 

  • To discuss thoroughly or completely 

  • To subject to the action of various solvents in order to remove all soluble substances or extractives 

  • To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely (:liquid) 

  • to tire out; to wear out; to cause to be without any energy 

  • To use up; to deplete, drain or expend wholly, or until the supply comes to an end 

ram

noun
  • A piston powered by hydraulic pressure. 

  • A weight which strikes a blow, in a ramming device such as a pile driver, steam hammer, or stamp mill. 

  • A reinforced section of the bow of a warship, intended to be used for ramming other ships. 

  • An act of ramming. 

  • A battering ram; a heavy object used for breaking through doors. 

  • A male sheep, typically uncastrated. 

  • A warship intended to sink other ships by ramming them. 

verb
  • To thrust during sexual intercourse. 

  • To fill or compact by pounding or driving. 

  • To strike (something) hard, especially with an implement. 

  • To collide with (an object), usually with the intention of damaging it or disabling its function. 

  • To seat a cartridge, projectile, or propellant charge in the breech of a firearm by pushing or striking. 

adj
  • Rancid; offensive in smell or taste. 

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