ramrod

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