Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
battering-ram
noun
/ˈbætərɪŋ ramm/
Definition
A battering ram is a heavy beam or log, often reinforced, used to break down doors or walls during a siege or attack.
Examples
- The soldiers used a battering ram to break through the castle gates.
- During the historical reenactment, the group demonstrated how to operate a battering ram.
- In movies, you often see battering rams being used to rescue hostages trapped in a building.
Meaning
It refers to an ancient siege engine employed to force entry into fortifications or buildings by striking forcefully against them.
Synonyms
- Siege engine
- Ram
- Hammer
