ramping
n.— «City road crews say “vehicle ramping”—the term used to describe hard-packed snowbanks that are left on the sides of bridges, guard rails, medians and roads by snow removal crews—is uncommon in Saskatoon. “Ramping isn’t much of a concern,” said Paul Bracken, acting roadways manager for the city.» —“Vehicle ramping not concern: officials” by Mark Ferguson Star Phoenix (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada) Feb. 9, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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