noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The incorrect seating of the charge of a firearm in this manner.

Verb

1. 1
   To seat (a cartridge, projectile, or propellant charge) too far into the breech of a firearm by pushing or striking excessively. transitive

Etymology

From over- + ram.

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