Definitions for ramrodˈræmˌrɒd
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ram•rodˈræmˌrɒd(n.; v.)-rod•ded, -rod•ding.
(n.)a rod for ramming down the charge of a muzzleloading firearm.
a cleaning rod for the barrel of a firearm.
a rigid, strict disciplinarian.
a boss.
(v.t.)to accomplish by force.
Category: Common Vocabulary
Princeton's WordNet
ramrod(noun)
a rod used to ram the charge into a muzzle-loading firearm
ramrod(noun)
a harshly demanding overseer
ramrod(noun)
a rod used to clean the barrel of a firearm
Wiktionary
ramrod(Noun)
Device used with early firearms to push the projectile up against the propellant.
ramrod(Noun)
Ranch or trail foreman, usually the first or second person in charge. The person responsible for getting the work done.
ramrod(Noun)
A World War II code name for short range fighter and bomber attacks to destroy ground targets, similar to circus attacks.
ramrod(Verb)
To force.
That new project manager is just the one to ramrod this through to completion.
Webster Dictionary
Ramrod(noun)
the rod used in ramming home the charge in a muzzle-loading firearm
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