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rod

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈɹɑd// UK //ɹˈɒd// rod Archaic Slang Vulgar

n. a long, thin, straight piece of wood, metal, or plastic. You might use one for fishing or to hang curtains in your home.

n. a slender, straight bar or stick made of wood, metal, or another rigid material. Often used as a structural component, a tool, or a symbol of authority.


SIMPLE

He used a long metal rod to stir the hot liquid.

CONTEXTUAL

The fisherman spent the entire afternoon by the lake, holding his rod and waiting for a bite.

COMPLEX

Engineers reinforced the concrete foundation with steel rods to ensure the structure could withstand the seismic activity common in the region.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

Abbreviated form of Rodney and of Roderick, both with roots originating from Germanic *hrōþiz (“fame”).

Etymology 2

Ultimately from Proto-Slavic *rȍdъ.

Usage

Commonly used in compound nouns like 'fishing rod', 'curtain rod', or 'lightning rod'.

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