overram

verb

Etymology

From over- + ram.

  1. inherited from *rammaz
  2. inherited from ramm
  3. inherited from ram
  4. prefixed as overram — “over + ram

Definitions

  1. To seat (a cartridge, projectile, or propellant charge) too far into the breech of a…

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

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

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA