Rod
Pronunciation: /ˈrɑːd/
Rod (noun)
- A long, thin piece of wood, metal, or plastic used for various purposes.
- A long, thin tool used to catch fish, usually with a line and hook.
- 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