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ramrod(dictionary)

ramrod (iou)



ramrod noun, adjective, adverb, & verb. M18.
[from RAM verb1 + ROD noun.]
A. noun.
A rod for ramming down the charge of a muzzle-loading firearm; transf. a thing that is very straight or rigid. Cf. RAMMER. M18.
A foreman, a manager. N. Amer. L19.
The erect penis. slang. E20.
b. attrib. or as adjective. Rigid, inflexible; solemn, formal. E20.
J. A. Michener A man of..ramrod rectitude.
C. adverb. Like a ramrod. M20.
A. Brookner Sofka's back is ramrod straight.
D. verb trans. Infl. -dd-. Force or drive as with a ramrod; N. Amer. manage, direct. M20.