/ram"rod'/ , n. , v. , ramrodded, ramrodding .
n.
1. a rod for ramming down the charge of a muzzleloading firearm.
2. a cleaning rod for the barrel of a firearm.
3. a strict disciplinarian; martinet.
v.t.
4. to exert discipline and authority on.
5. to strike or injure with or as if with a ramrod.
6. to accomplish or put into action by force, intimidation, etc.: to ramrod a bill through Congress.
[ 1750-60; RAM 1 + ROD ]