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- US Pronunciation
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- [ram-rod]
- /ˈræmˌrɒd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ram-rod]
- /ˈræmˌrɒd/
Definitions of ramrodded word
- noun ramrodded a rod for ramming down the charge of a muzzleloading firearm. 1
- noun ramrodded a cleaning rod for the barrel of a firearm. 1
- noun ramrodded a strict disciplinarian; martinet. 1
- verb with object ramrodded to exert discipline and authority on. 1
- verb with object ramrodded to strike or injure with or as if with a ramrod. 1
- verb with object ramrodded to accomplish or put into action by force, intimidation, etc.: to ramrod a bill through Congress. 1
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Origin of ramrodded
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60; ram1 + rod
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Parts of speech for Ramrodded
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ramrodded popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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