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ramrod in Finnish

ramrod in Finnish is latauspuikko, painaa, puskea — ramrod means a rod once used to push ammunition and powder down the barrel of an old-fashioned firearm.

ramrod in Finnish

latauspuikko
noun
(firearms) Device used with muzzleloaders to push the projectile up against the propellant.
painaa
verb
(transitive) To force.
puskea
verb
(transitive) To force.

What does "ramrod" mean?

  1. noun A rod once used to push ammunition and powder down the barrel of an old-fashioned firearm.
    "The re-enactor demonstrated how to load a musket with a ramrod."
  2. adj Extremely straight and rigid, especially describing posture.
    "The sergeant stood ramrod straight during the inspection."
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ramrod in a sentence

  • The re-enactor demonstrated how to load a musket with a ramrod.
  • The sergeant stood ramrod straight during the inspection.

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What is "ramrod" in Finnish?

"ramrod" in Finnish is latauspuikko, painaa, puskea. ramrod means: A rod once used to push ammunition and powder down the barrel of an old-fashioned firearm.

How do you use "ramrod" in a sentence?

Example: "The re-enactor demonstrated how to load a musket with a ramrod." In Finnish, "ramrod" is latauspuikko, painaa, puskea.

Are there other ways to say "ramrod" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "ramrod": latauspuikko, painaa, puskea.

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