Ramrod: alternatives and connections

In breech-loading firearms, the block behind the barrel which receives the pressure due to recoil.

Receiving the charge at the breech instead of at the muzzle.

The movable piece which closes the breech of a breech-loading firearm, and resists the backward force of the discharge. It is withdraw…

When a structure bends or collapses sideways under pressure.

The diameter of the bore, as a cannon or other firearm, or of any tube; or the weight or size of the projectile which a firearm will c…

A roll or case of paper, etc., holding a charge for a firearm; a cartridge

A complete charge for a firearm, contained in, or held together by, a case, capsule, or shell of metal, pasteboard, or other material.

That part of the bore of a piece of ordnance which holds the charge, esp. when of different diameter from the rest of the bore; -- for…

To place within or upon any firearm, piece of apparatus or machinery, the quantity it is intended and fitted to hold or bear; to load;…

To secure from leaking, as a shaft, by ramming clay behind the masonry or timbering.

Loading or tending; helpful; contributive; tending to promote.

The liberty of using a crane, as for loading and unloading vessels.

The detention of a vessel by the freighter beyond the time allowed in her charter party for loading, unloading, or sailing.

A piece of metal placed on the muzzle, or near the trunnions, on the top of a piece of ordnance, to make the line of sight parallel to…

Of or pertaining to one's house or home, or one's household or family; relating to home life; as, domestic concerns, life, duties, car…

home symbolized as a part of the fireplace; "driven from hearth and home"; "fighting in defense of their firesides"

Freight; loading; cargo.

A weapon which throws or propels a missile to a distance; any firearm or instrument for throwing projectiles by the explosion of gunpo…