Meaning Of The Word Battering ram

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battering ram
countable noun: A battering ram is a long heavy piece of wood that is used to knock down the locked doors of buildings.

battering ram in American English
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.
noun: an ancient military device with a heavy horizontal ram for battering down walls, gates, etc

battering ram in British English
noun: (esp formerly) a large beam used to break down the walls or doors of fortifications

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