1. a heavy tool used for pounding or compacting something, especially soil or pavement
2. a rod used to ram gunpowder and shot into the barrel of a muzzle-loading firearm
Usage: historical

Examples

• The construction crew used a pneumatic rammer to compact the gravel.
• Workers operated the heavy rammer to prepare the foundation.
• The road crew brought out a rammer to pack down the asphalt.
• He lifted the metal rammer and began compacting the soil.
• The old musket came with its original wooden rammer.
• Soldiers had to use a rammer to load their rifles properly.