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ramrod

/ræmˈroʊd/ noun · British & US
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What does ramrod mean?

noun

A rod used to ram down the charge in a muzzle-loading gun, or a straight, stiff rod used to support or stiffen something, such as a column or a rod.

Example

"The ramrod was used to load the old muzzle-loading rifle."

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