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| ram·rod [ rám ròd ] |
noun (plural ram·rods) |
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1. arms rod for loading gun: a rod for loading a charge into a muzzle-loading musket, cannon, or other gun
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2. arms rod for cleaning gun: a rod for cleaning the barrel of a firearm
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3. U.S. stern or strict overseer: a stern or strict boss, commander, or other person in a position of authority
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adverb |
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rigidly: rigidly or stiffly
  ramrod straight
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transitive verb U.S. (past and past participle ram·rod·ded, present participle ram·rod·ding, 3rd person present singular ram·rods) |
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1. push something through by force: to push through or achieve something by force or threat
tried to ramrod the bill through the legislature
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2. control somebody strictly: to exert strict control over somebody or enforce strict discipline on somebody
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