RAMROD

v. push something through using force; control a person severely, enforce strict discipline on a person

n. rod used to pack or clean a firearm; martinet, one who enforces order and discipline

A ramrod is a device used with early firearms to push the projectile up against the propellant (mainly gunpowder).
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Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day (RAMROD) is a 154 mile (248 km) cycling event through the scenery of Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, featuring of elevation gain over two mountain passes. The Redmond Cycling Club has been sponsoring the annual event since 1984. The ride is held on the last Thursday of July.
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Noun
1. a rod used to ram the charge into a muzzle-loading firearm
(hypernym) rod
2. a harshly demanding overseer
(hypernym) overseer, superintendent
3. a rod used to clean the barrel of a firearm
(hypernym) rod

(n.)
The rod used in ramming home the charge in a muzzle-loading firearm.
  

To dream of a ramrod, denotes unfortunate adventures. You will have cause for grief. For a young woman to see one bent or broken, foretells that a dear friend or lover will fail her.