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ramrod
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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.

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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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


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