ramrod

ram·rod  (rmrd)

n.

1. A rod used to force the charge into a muzzleloading firearm.

2. A rod used to clean the barrel of a firearm.

3. A harshly demanding overseer; a disciplinarian.

tr.v. ram·rod·ded, ram·rod·ding, ram·rods

1. To exert strict control over; supervise closely.

2. To force passage or acceptance of: a group that ramrodded the bill through Congress.

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ramrod

Noun

a long thin rod for cleaning the barrel of a gun or forcing gunpowder into an old-fashioned gun

Adjective

(of someone's posture) very straight and upright

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	ramrod - a rod used to ram the charge into a muzzle-loading firearm rod - a long thin implement made of metal or wood
	2.	ramrod - a harshly demanding overseer overseer, superintendent - a person who directs and manages an organization
	3.	ramrod - a rod used to clean the barrel of a firearm rod - a long thin implement made of metal or wood