ramrods

We have found lemma(root) word of ramrods : ramrod.

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[ˈramrɒd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a rod for ramming down the charge of a muzzle-loading firearm

- a foreman or manager, especially one who is a strict disciplinarian
(e.g: he was ramrod for the construction of the Apollo command module)


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[ˈramrɒd], (Verb)

Definitions:
- force a proposed measure to be accepted or completed quickly
(e.g: they ramrodded through legislation voiding the court injunctions)


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