Meaning
ram, battering ram
- an adult male sheep
- an ancient siege weapon used to break down gates or walls
- (capitalized) the zodiac sign Aries
In a sentence
L'ariete guidava il gregge attraverso il pascolo montano.
The ram led the flock across the mountain pasture.
I soldati usarono un pesante ariete per sfondare la porta.
The soldiers used a heavy battering ram to breach the gate.
Mio fratello è nato in aprile ed è del segno dell'Ariete.
My brother was born in April and is an Aries.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ariete | masculine · singular |
| arieti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In zoology, 'montone' is also commonly used for a male sheep.