rammer

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.