Ramrod Definition
rămrŏd
ramrodded, ramrodding, ramrods
noun
A rod used for ramming down the charge in a gun that is loaded through the muzzle.
Webster's New World
A rod used to clean the barrel of a firearm.
American Heritage
A person in charge, esp. one who is rigid or unyielding.
Webster's New World
A harshly demanding overseer; a disciplinarian.
American Heritage
(military) A World War II code name for short range fighter and bomber attacks to destroy ground targets, similar to circus attacks.
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verb
To push, direct, or manage in a rigid or unyielding way.
To ramrod a bill through Congress.
Webster's New World
To exert strict control over; supervise closely.
American Heritage
To force passage or acceptance of.
Ramrodded the bill through Congress.
American Heritage
To force.
That new project manager is just the one to ramrod this through to completion.
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