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overram

The English word “overram” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

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

noun

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

Etymology

From over- + ram.

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