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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
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