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on-ramp

noun \ ˈȯn-ˌramp , ˈän- \

Definition of on-ramp

: a ramp by which one enters a limited-access highway

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First Known Use of on-ramp

1956

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on-ramp

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Definition of on-ramp for English Language Learners

  • : a short road that is used for driving onto a highway

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