ramps

Slopes for access

Ramps are inclined surfaces connecting different levels, allowing gradual ascent or descent: wheelchair ramps, highway on-ramps, loading ramps.

To ramp up is to increase intensity or scale: Production ramped up before the holidays.

Separately, ramps are wild leeks with a pungent garlic-onion flavor, foraged in spring across eastern North America and prized by chefs.

accessibility

wheelchair

Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired

accessibleAble to be reached
mobilityCapacity for movement
scooterTwo-wheeled standing vehicle

walker · disability · curb cut · threshold · handrail · ADA · barrier-free · inclusive · universal design · assistive

incline

slope

Angled terrain or steepness

gradientRate of change across space
ascentUpward movement
gradeClassification by rank

elevation · angle · pitch · rise · tilt · slant · uphill · descent · steepness · climb

skateboarding

halfpipe

U-shaped ramp for tricks

launchSet into motion
quarter pipeOne-sided skating ramp
kickerOne who boots balls

grind · skatepark · vert · lip · coping · transition · drop-in · ollie · manual · rail

vegetable

wild leek

Foraged woodland allium

alliumOnion family plants
foragingSeeking wild food sources
AppalachianEastern U.S. mountain region

spring green · pungent · garlicky · bulb · leaf · seasonal · foraged · woodland · farmers market · sustainable

flavor

garlicky

Strongly flavored with bulb

onionPungent layered bulb
pungentSharply strong-smelling
savoryAppetizing, not sweet

allium · herbaceous · aromatic · seasoning · umami · culinary · chive · scallion · earthy · sharp

loading

dock

Mooring structure at water's edge

freightGoods being transported
truckHeavy freight vehicle
cargoTransported goods

forklift · warehouse · pallet · unloading · delivery · shipping · hydraulic · tailgate · leveler · platform

Categories

accessibilitywheelchair access, wheelchair sports, adaptive skiing, accessibility features, handcycling
building featuresentrance, entrances, exits, lobby, lobbies
dog parkdog park, off-leash area, fenced area, dog run, play area
slopesslope, incline, slopes, inclines, grade
disabilitydisability rights, disability culture, disability activism, disability services, disability identity
material handlingforklifts, lifting, conveyors, carrying, cranes

Opposites

inclined vs. stepped surfaces

Set of steps

steps · staircase · stairway · ladder · escalator

gradual vs. abrupt elevation change

rampscliff

Vertical rock wall

drop-off · ledge · precipice · vertical wall · flat ground

directional change (ramps up/down)

rampswinds down

Gradually decreases activity

tapers off · declines · decreases · diminishes · de-escalates

Phrases

exit rampRoad leaving a highway
ramped upIncreased in degree
ramp upIncrease intensity or pace
ramping upProgressively increasing in scale
off rampHighway exit route
run rampantSpread uncontrollably, flourish wildly

Family

ramp, rampage, rampant, ramped, ramping, rampages, rampaging, rampaged, rampantly

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G