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ramrod.

Device used with muzzleloaders to push the projectile up against the propellant.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹæmɹɒd/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹæmɹɑd/General-American
  1. Device used with muzzleloaders to push the projectile up against the propellant.

  2. Ranch or trail foreman, usually the first or second person in charge. The person responsible for getting the work done.

  3. An erect penis.

    slang
Where this word comes from

From ram + rod.

verb/ˈɹæmɹɒd/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹæmɹɑd/General-American
  1. To force; to coerce.

    transitive
    That new project manager is just the one to ramrod this through to completion.
  2. To force to remain upright.

    broadly
    He bristled and sat there, motionless, as if ramrodded.
Where this word comes from

From ram + rod.

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