ramage

American  

[ram-ij] / ˈræm ɪdʒ /

noun

Anthropology.

1. a descent group composed of individuals descended from one ancestor through any combination of male and female links.

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Etymology

Origin of ramage

1610–20, in sense “the branches of a tree” (1936 in this sense); < French, equivalent to ram- ( Old French ram, raim ) branch (< Latin rāmus ) + -age -age

Example Sentences

"By processing it into veneers, Pollmeier found a way to use it much more structurally," explains Michael Ramage, director of the Centre for Natural Material Innovation at the University of Cambridge.

From BBC

There are still barriers to wood in construction, though, says Prof Ramage: "Is the mortgage the same rate as a mortgage on a concrete building? Is the insurance the same price?"

From BBC

Other ships that are part of the Ford’s strike group include the destroyers USS Thomas Hudner, USS Ramage, USS Carney, and USS Roosevelt.

From Seattle Times

The supporting ships, such as the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser Normandy, Arleigh-Burke-class guided missile destroyers Thomas Hudner, Ramage, Carney, and Roosevelt.

From Reuters

Central Command confirmed the arrival of the strike group, consisting of the USS Gerald R. Ford nuclear-powered carrier and its eight squadrons of attack and support aircraft; the USS Normandy Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser and four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, the USS Thomas Hudner, USS Ramage, USS Carney and USS Roosevelt.

From Washington Times