Ramrod (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A rod used to ram the charge into a muzzle-loading firearm.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The soldier carefully inserted the ramrod into the muzzle of his musket to load the next shot.
• After firing, the hunter used the ramrod to extract the spent wadding from the barrel of his rifle.
• The historical reenactor demonstrated how to use a ramrod to load a flintlock pistol.
• The antique firearms collector carefully cleaned the ramrod before storing it with the rest of the muzzle-loading rifle.
• The instructor taught the students how to properly use a ramrod to load a cannon during the military history class.

Meaning ²

A harshly demanding overseer.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

• Superintendent

Meaning ³

A rod used to clean the barrel of a firearm.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.