ramrod in French
ramrod in French is baguette — ramrod means a rod once used to push ammunition and powder down the barrel of an old-fashioned firearm.
ramrod in French
baguette
(firearms) Device used with muzzleloaders to push the projectile up against the propellant.
What does "ramrod" mean?
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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."
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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 French?
"ramrod" in French is baguette. 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 French, "ramrod" is baguette.
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