rammer

[ ram-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that rams. ram.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rammer¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; ram ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Returning with it, he fastens it to the rammer of a cannon, and plants it on the ramparts, amidst the rain of shot and shell.

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Then a mechanical rammer drives the shell or cartridge into its place in the gun.

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The rammer was designed to press down and to smooth out the powdered coffee in an even and uniform fashion.

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In fact, it soon became impossible to load the guns; for, as fast as the men picked up a rammer or sponge, they were shot down.

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The cylinder is fitted with a rammer, which is forced in by a coining press, till the powder be much condensed.

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