1. a rod used to ram gunpowder and bullets into old-fashioned guns
Usage: historical
2. a person who enforces discipline strictly
Usage: informal

1. extremely straight and rigid in posture

Examples

• The soldier used a ramrod to load his musket.
• The old ramrod was made of wood and metal.
• The drill sergeant was a real ramrod who demanded perfection.
• She acted as the ramrod of the project, keeping everyone on schedule.
• He sat ramrod straight in his chair during the interview.
• Her ramrod posture showed years of military training.
• The general maintained a ramrod bearing even in casual conversation.