Rod

Pronunciation: /ˈrɑːd/

Rod (noun)

  1. A long, thin piece of wood, metal, or plastic used for various purposes.
  2. A long, thin tool used to catch fish, usually with a line and hook.
  3. An old unit of length equal to 5.5 yards or about 5 meters.

Examples

  • He used a rod to support the plant.
  • The curtain hung from a metal rod.

Common collocations: metal rod, wooden rod, hold a rod, fishing rod, cast a rod

Synonyms of Rod

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