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ramrod
[ ram-rod ]
/ ˈræmˌrɒd /
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noun
verb (used with object), ram·rod·ded, ram·rod·ding.
to exert discipline and authority on.
to strike or injure with or as if with a ramrod.
to accomplish or put into action by force, intimidation, etc.: to ramrod a bill through Congress.
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ramrod
/ (ˈræmˌrɒd) /
noun
a rod for cleaning the barrel of a rifle or other small firearms
a rod for ramming in the charge of a muzzle-loading firearm
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