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ramrod

4 entries found.
  1. 1ramrod (noun)
  2. 2ramrod (adjective)
  3. 3ramrod (transitive verb)
  4. 4ramrod (adverb)

Main Entry:
1ram·rod Listen to the pronunciation of 1ramrod
Pronunciation:
\ˈram-ˌräd\
Function:
noun
Date:
1757
1 : a rod for ramming home the charge in a muzzle-loading firearm 2 : a cleaning rod for small arms 3 : boss, overseer
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