ariete
battering ram
Aries
ram constellation
+
-ete
diminutive suffix
Ariete means battering ram and can be remembered by thinking of Aries0 (ram constellation0) + -ete1 (diminutive suffix1), like a small ram used for battering.
noun
- battering ramA battering ram, an ancient weapon used to break down walls or gates.Los soldados usaron un ariete para derribar la puerta del castillo. // The soldiers used a battering ram to break down the castle gate.
- spearheadA person or thing that leads an attack or forceful action.El delantero actuó como ariete del equipo en el partido. // The forward acted as the spearhead of the team in the match.