Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ramrod
noun
/ˈræm.rɒd/
Definition
A rod used to ram down the charge in a muzzle-loading firearm.
Examples
- He used a ramrod to ensure the gun was loaded properly.
- As a manager, she was a real ramrod, enforcing rules strictly.
- The ramrod of the troop maintained order during the drill.
Meaning
The term ‘ramrod’ originally referred to a tool used in firearms but has also come to mean someone who is strict and authoritative.
Synonyms
- bar
- rod
- stick
- marshal
- authoritarian
