Associations to the word «Rampant»

Pictures for the word «Rampant»

Wiktionary

RAMPANT, adjective. (originally) Rearing on both hind legs with the forelegs extended.
RAMPANT, adjective. (heraldry) Rearing on its hind leg(s), with a foreleg raised and in profile.
RAMPANT, adjective. (architecture) Tilted, said of an arch with one side higher than the other, or a vault whose two abutments are located on an inclined plane.
RAMPANT, adjective. Unrestrained or unchecked, usually in a negative manner.
RAMPANT, adjective. Rife, or occurring widely, frequently or menacingly.

Dictionary definition

RAMPANT, adjective. Unrestrained and violent; "rampant aggression".
RAMPANT, adjective. Rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile; "a lion rampant".
RAMPANT, adjective. (of a plant) having a lush and unchecked growth; "a rampant growth of weeds".

Wise words

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