portable ramp

collocation in English

meaningsofportableandramp

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portable
adjective
uk
/ˈpɔː.tə.bəl/us
/ˈpɔːr.t̬ə.bəl/
light and small enough to be easily carried ...
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ramp
noun[C]
uk
/ræmp/us
/ræmp/
an ...
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(Definition ofportableandrampfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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They have discovered that if you use a smallportableramp, you do not have to put in the expensive solid ramps to which we are used.
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As the train floor is slightly raised above the platform, aportablerampmust be used to load guests in wheelchairs.
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The mailed fist is indicative of the power and aggressive-ness of the organization while theportablerampindicates one of its functions.
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Many portable ramps can accommodate only one or two steps and cannot solve the problem of a flight of steps.
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The 125 trains are a great improvement, but even with improved trains and portable ramps, which are excellent, helpful, reliable porters are essential.
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As a health and safety measure would it be possible to have some portable ramps?
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Portable ramps have a limited use, in that they cannot accommodate the great range of access requirements.
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Many firms now produce lightweight portable ramps.
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The chief executive informed me that there was no problem because some of his inspecting officers had portable ramps that they carried around with them on election day.
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Steam-powered and portable ramps were also tested at this site.
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In addition, portable ramps are available for use with many vehicles and typically do not require any vehicle modification.
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