ramrod

== English == === Etymology === From ram +‎ rod. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɹæmɹɒd/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɹæmɹɑd/ === Noun === ramrod (plural ramrods) (firearms) Device used with muzzleloaders to push the projectile up against the propellant. Synonym: gunstick Ranch or trail foreman, usually the first or second person in charge. The person responsible for getting the work done. (slang) An erect penis. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === ramrod (third-person singular simple present ramrods, present participle ramrodding, simple past and past participle ramrodded) (transitive) To force; to coerce. (by extension, usually passive voice) To force to remain upright. ==== Translations ==== === See also === wad-hook, packing-worm – rod for extracting charge from the gun