Ramp \Ramp\ (r[a^]mp), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Ramped} (r[a^]mt;
   215); p. pr. & vb. n. {Ramping}.] [F. ramper to creep, OF.,
   to climb; of German origin; cf. G. raffen to snatch, LG. & D.
   rapen. See {Rap} to snatch, and cf. {Romp}.]
   
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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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   2. To move by leaps, or as by leaps; hence, to move swiftly
      or with violence.
      
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            Their bridles they would champ,
            And trampling the fine element would fiercely ramp.
                                                  --Spenser.
      
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   3. To climb, as a plant; to creep up.
      
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            With claspers and tendrils, they [plants] catch
            hold, . . . and so ramping upon trees, they mount up
            to a great height.                    --Ray.
      
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