Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun ramrod

3 senses of ramrod

Sense 1
ramrod -- (a rod used to ram the charge into a muzzle-loading firearm)
       => rod -- (a long thin implement made of metal or wood)

Sense 2
ramrod -- (a harshly demanding overseer)
       => overseer, superintendent -- (a person who directs and manages an organization)

Sense 3
ramrod -- (a rod used to clean the barrel of a firearm)
       => rod -- (a long thin implement made of metal or wood)