Ramp

As a noun, a ramp is a sloping surface that connects two different levels, making it easier to move between them, especially for wheels and people with disabilities. As a verb, it can mean to increase something quickly or to move or behave wildly (less common).

The noun likely comes from French “rampe,” meaning “slope” or “climbing,” from “ramper,” meaning “to climb or crawl.” The use for sloping structures became common in the 18th and 19th centuries.