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ramrod

ram·rod

UK/ˈɹæmɹɒd/ US/ˈɹæmɹɑd/ rare slang

noun

1.

a rod used to ram the charge into a muzzle-loading firearm

2.
3.

a rod used to clean the barrel of a firearm

Origin

From ram + rod.

Phrases

  • ramrod straight
  • straight as a ramrod

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