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Meaning of "ramrod" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RAMROD

ramrod  [ˈræmˌrɒd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RAMROD

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conjunction
determiner
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Ramrod is a noun.
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WHAT DOES RAMROD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ramrod

A ramrod is a metal device used with early firearms to push the projectile up against the propellant. It is also commonly referred to as a "scouring stick". The ramrod was used with muzzle-loading weapons such as muskets and cannons, and was usually held in a notch underneath the barrel. Bullets that did not fit snugly in the barrel were often secured in place by a wad of paper, but either way, ramming was necessary to place the bullet securely at the rear of the barrel. Ramming was also needed to tamp the powder so that it would explode properly instead of fizzle. The ramrod could also be fitted with tools for various tasks such as cleaning the weapon, or retrieving a stuck bullet. Early handguns were loaded a bit like muskets - powder was poured into each chamber of the cylinder, and a bullet was then squeezed in. Such handguns usually had a ramming mechanism built into the frame. The user pulled a lever underneath the barrel of the pistol, which pushed a rammer into the aligned chamber.

Definition of ramrod in the English dictionary

The definition of ramrod in the dictionary is a rod for cleaning the barrel of a rifle or other small firearms. Other definition of ramrod is a rod for ramming in the charge of a muzzle-loading firearm.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RAMROD


Axelrod
ˈæksəlrɒd
brod
brɒd
dambrod
ˈdæmˌbrɒd
downtrod
ˌdaʊnˈtrɒd
emerod
ˈɛməˌrɒd
goldenrod
ˌɡəʊldənˈrɒd
Nemrod
ˈnɛmrɒd
Nimrod
ˈnɪmrɒd
prod
prɒd
pushrod
ˈpʊʃˌrɒd
re-trod
riːˈtrɒd
rod
rɒd
schrod
ʃrɒd
scrod
skrɒd
sprod
sprɒd
tie-rod
ˈtaɪˌrɒd
trod
trɒd
witherod
ˈwɪθˌrɒd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RAMROD

rampant
rampantly
rampart
ramper
Ramphal
Ramphele
rampike
rampion
rampsman
Rampur
ramrod straight
Ramsay
Ramses
Ramses II
Ramses III
Ramsey
Ramsgate
ramshackle
ramshorn snail
ramson

WORDS THAT END LIKE RAMROD

cattle prod
con rod
connecting rod
control rod
curtain rod
divining rod
fishing rod
fly rod
fuel rod
Herod
hot rod
lightning rod
measuring rod
Nizhni Novgorod
Novgorod
piston rod
sarod
tie rod
track rod
welding rod

Synonyms and antonyms of ramrod in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «ramrod» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RAMROD

Find out the translation of ramrod to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ramrod from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ramrod» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

笔挺
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ramrod
570 millions of speakers

English

ramrod
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

छड़ी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صارم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

шомпол
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ramrod
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রাচীর ভাঙ্গার জন্য টেঙ্কি-আকারের যন্ত্রবিশেষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

baguette
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ramrod
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

kerzen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ramrod
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

장전
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rasane
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ramrod
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ramrod
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Ramrod
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

harbi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ramrod
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wyciory
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шомпол
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Ramrod
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βέργα όπλου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

laad stok
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ramrod
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Ramrod
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ramrod

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RAMROD»

The term «ramrod» is quite widely used and occupies the 53.167 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RAMROD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ramrod

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RAMROD»

Discover the use of ramrod in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ramrod and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Complete Blackpowder Handbook
Also, a ramrod can be marked for a given load. After that load is properly secured in the muzzleloader, the rod is marked where it meets the muzzle. The mark on the ramrod will appear in the same place every time that load is put downbore.
Sam Fadala, 2006
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Ramrod Intercept
But now a traitor in America's military has made a deal that could alter the balance of power in the West.… RAMROD INTERCEPT It's the next step in silent, invisible warfare and now the Ramrod Intercept technology has fallen into the hands ...
Don Pendleton, 2014
3
Organization Theory and Design
4.0. 4.0. Integrative. Case. 4.0. “Ramrod”. Stockwell*. The Benson Metal Company employs about 1,500 people, is listed on the stock exchange, and has been in existence for many decades. It makes a variety of metals that are purchased by ...
Richard L. Daft, 2010
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Guns of the Old West: An Illustrated Guide
engraved brass lock-pin escutcheons, ramrod thimbles, and muzzle cap. Silver- tipped hickory ramrod. Weight 2 lbs. This is the only early rifled Kentucky flintlock pistol in the Hetrick collection. It is extremely rare. It is unsigned, but it is known ...
Charles Edward Chapel, 2013
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A Military Dictionary: Or, Explaination of the Several ...
'J'irez la baguette — Draw ramrod. Baguette dans le canon. —Spring ramrod. d.' arme avolonte. — Slope arms. L'arme au bras gauche. — Secure arms. Armcs au faisceau. — Pilearms. SLepos.— Rest. Parle*, les armes comme sergent.
William Duane, 1810
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Gunswift/Ramrod Rider
Two classic westerns by America's authentic western storyteller for one low price. Includes Gunswift and Ramrod Rider.
Theodore V. Olsen, 1996
7
The Inner Seven: The History of Seven Unique American Combat ...
Credits For Enemy Aircraft Destroyed During Combat Actions 1943 1944 Mission Code: Ramrod Bomber Escort Rodeo Bomber Escort with Bombers Used As "Bait " to Lure Enemy Fighters to Engage the Escort Fighters GSC General Staff ...
William E. Oliver, Dwight L. Lorenz, 1999
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Requiem for the Phoenix
Ramrod. Al Qaida didnt sanction the bombing of the mall. The answer to your question about “center ” is “Convention Center. ” Osiris. Osiris. You 've confirmed my suspicions. Who destroyed the mall? Ramrod. Ramrod. Two terrorists from the ...
Skip Allen, 2006
9
Joe's Letters
99. R. Racine F/L Gerry 15, 36, 42, 44, 114 RAF Station Kenley. See Kenley RAF Station Tangmere. See Tangmere Ramrod 325 58 Ramrod 333 60 Ramrod 375 62 Ramrod 403 69 Ramrod 416 72 Ramrod 453 77 Ramrod 505 82 Ramrod ...
David W. Clark, 2006
10
Late Mark Spitfire Aces 1942-45
RAMRODS, RODEOS, ROADSTEADS, RHUBARBS AND CIRCUSES From the beginning of 1941, RAF Fighter Command and later the 2nd 1 actical Air Force flew offensive air operations over western Europe code-named as follows: Ramrod ...
Alfred Price, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RAMROD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ramrod is used in the context of the following news items.
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USCG Ramrod beats Garibaldi firefighters 2015
Coast Guard's Team Ramrod picks up a win over a Garibaldi Fire Department during the third annual Waterball competition Saturday in Garibaldi. The Coast ... «Tillamook Headlight Herald, Jul 15»
2
Former Forest City woman dies in Florida blaze
RAMROD KEY, Fla. | A former Forest City woman killed in a Florida fire was remembered as a free spirit and dedicated mother who wanted her children to live ... «Mason City Globe Gazette, Jun 15»
3
Mother, 2 children killed in Florida Keys house fire
Robin Ferrer (right) and her two youngest children were killed in a Ramrod ... Courtney Shores, 19, survived the Ramrod Key house fire that killed her mother. «Local 10, Jun 15»
4
Andrew Phillips attacks sleeping brother in bed, deputies say
When deputies arrived at the Ramrod Key home, they found Andrew Phillips tied up and lying on the floor. Family members told deputies that Phillips, 28, ... «Local 10, May 15»
5
Model 1330 and Model 930 Mini-Loaders
Ramrod Equipment offers six models of mini-loaders, along with more than 70 attachments. Two models in particular, the Pro Series 1330 (pictured) and 930, ... «Green Industry Pros, Apr 15»
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Dallas High Robotics Team To Compete On Worldwide Stage
#DALLAS — At the beginning of the year, the members of Team ramRod, a Dallas High School robotics team, told coach Lee Jones they were going to qualify ... «Polkio.com, Apr 15»
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RAMROD -- bike ride around Rainier lottery entry closes today
CYCLING --Today is the last day for very fit bicyclists to enter the lottery to become one of the 800 riders allowed to enter the annual RAMROD on July 30. «The Spokesman Review, Mar 15»
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EDITORIAL: Ruling parties should not ramrod through unreasonable …
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, its junior coalition partner, have opened talks on national security legislation this month, the focus of the ... «Asahi Shimbun, Feb 15»
9
Robotics Teams On The Rise
#DALLAS — The Dallas High robotics Team ramRod experienced engine failure at the wrong time — just as it began driving its robot onto the competition field. «Polkio.com, Feb 15»
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'Ramrod' Is a Western of Doubles
Andre De Toth's noir-ish western, Ramrod, is notable for its examination of doubles; almost every character has someone else who matches their identity. «PopMatters, Jul 14»

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