ram·rod 
(rămrŏd′)
(rămrŏd′)n.
1. A rod used to force the charge into a muzzleloading firearm.
2. A rod used to clean the barrel of a firearm.
3. A harshly demanding overseer; a disciplinarian.
tr.v. ram·rod·ded, ram·rod·ding, ram·rods
1. To exert strict control over; supervise closely.
2. To force passage or acceptance of: ramrodded the bill through Congress.