ramrod

Pronunciation: /ˈɹæmɹɒd/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a rod used to ram the charge into a muzzle-loading firearm
  2. noun a harshly demanding overseer
  3. noun a rod used to clean the barrel of a firearm

Etymology

From ram + rod.

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rod

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