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(ram′räd′)

noun

a rod used for ramming down the charge in a gun that is loaded through the muzzle
☆ a person in charge, esp. one who is rigid or unyielding

transitive verb ramrodded, ramrodding

☆ to push, direct, or manage in a rigid or unyielding way: to ramrod a bill through Congress

See ramrod in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A rod used to force the charge into a muzzleloading firearm.
A rod used to clean the barrel of a firearm.
A harshly demanding overseer; a disciplinarian.

transitive verb ram·rod·ded, ram·rod·ding, ram·rods

To exert strict control over; supervise closely.
To force passage or acceptance of: a group that ramrodded the bill through Congress.

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