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ramrod — /ram rod /, n., v., ramrodded, ramrodding. n. 1. a rod for ramming down the charge of a muzzleloading firearm. 2. a cleaning rod for the barrel of a firearm. 3. a strict disciplinarian; martinet. v.t. 4. to exert discipline and authority on. 5.… … Universalium
ramrod — noun 1》 a rod for ramming down the charge of a muzzle loading firearm. ↘used to emphasize a person s erect posture: he held himself ramrod straight. 2》 N. Amer. a strict foreman or manager. verb (ramrods, ramrodding, ramrodded) (ramrod… … English new terms dictionary
ramrod — [ram′räd΄] n. 1. a rod used for ramming down the charge in a gun that is loaded through the muzzle ☆ 2. a person in charge, esp. one who is rigid or unyielding vt. ramrodded, ramrodding ☆ to push, direct, or manage in a rigid or unyielding way… … English World dictionary
