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ramrod in Russian

ramrod in Russian is шо́мпол — ramrod means a rod once used to push ammunition and powder down the barrel of an old-fashioned firearm.

ramrod in Russian

шо́мпол
noun
Pronounced: shompol
(firearms) Device used with muzzleloaders to push the projectile up against the propellant.

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 Russian?

"ramrod" in Russian is шо́мпол. ramrod means: A rod once used to push ammunition and powder down the barrel of an old-fashioned firearm.

How do you pronounce шо́мпол?

"ramrod" in Russian is шо́мпол, pronounced "shompol".

How do you use "ramrod" in a sentence?

Example: "The re-enactor demonstrated how to load a musket with a ramrod." In Russian, "ramrod" is шо́мпол.

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