Associations to the word «Ramrod»

Wiktionary

RAMROD, noun. Device used with early firearms to push the projectile up against the propellant.
RAMROD, noun. Ranch or trail foreman, usually the first or second person in charge. The person responsible for getting the work done.
RAMROD, noun. (military) A World War II code name for short range fighter and bomber attacks to destroy ground targets, similar to circus attacks.
RAMROD, noun. (slang) The penis.
RAMROD, verb. (transitive) To force.

Dictionary definition

RAMROD, noun. A rod used to ram the charge into a muzzle-loading firearm.
RAMROD, noun. A harshly demanding overseer.
RAMROD, noun. A rod used to clean the barrel of a firearm.

Wise words

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