rammer

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Examples

• 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.

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

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

• 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.

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