Definition Synonyms
Definition of rod - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fishingpole used for fishing
- She caught a big fish with her rod.
2.
materialsthin straight piece of material
- He picked up a metal rod from the ground..
3.
biologyTECH. slender cell in the eye sensitive to lightTECH.
- Rods help us see in dim light.
4.
machineryTECH. metal shaft in machineryTECH.
- The engine's rod needed replacement.
5.
authorityDated symbol of power or authorityDated
- The king held a rod as a symbol of rule.
Images of rod
pole used for fishing 
thin straight piece of material 
metal shaft in machinery
Expressions with rod
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person who attracts controversy or criticism
The outspoken politician became a lightning rod during the debates..
car modified for increased speed and performance
He spent years turning his old car into a hot rod.
a situation causing trouble or difficulty for oneself
He created a rod for his own back by ignoring advice.
problem or trouble caused by one's own actions
He made a rod for his back by lying.
strict and authoritarian control or rule
The dictator ruled with a rod of iron.
long stick above window for hanging curtains
She bought a new curtain rod for the living room.
long pole with a line used to catch fish
He cast his fishing rod into the lake hoping for a big catch..
tool with marks for measuring distances
The carpenter used a measuring rod to check the length.
govern with strict and harsh control
The king ruled with a rod of iron to maintain order.
shaped like a rod, long and cylindrical
The bacteria are rod-shaped under the microscope.
fishing rod designed for casting light lures or baits
He caught a large bass using his new spinning rod..
long metal bar with continuous screw threads used with nuts
We used a threaded rod to secure the beams together.
long flexible rod used in fly fishing
She practiced casting with her fly rod by the river.
metal rod used to join materials by welding
He picked up a welding rod to fuse the metal pieces.
rod linking moving parts in machinery
The connecting rod transfers motion from the piston to the crankshaft.
structural member preventing separation of two parts
The tie rod kept the two beams securely connected.
experience engine failure due to a broken rod
The car threw a rod on the highway.
mechanical joint with a hole fitted to the end of a rod
The mechanic replaced the worn rod end in the steering linkage.
metal bar joining piston and crankshaft in an engine
The conrod broke during the race.
steel tube with neutron absorber for nuclear reaction control
The control rod was inserted to slow the reaction.
colored rod used in teaching math to children
The teacher used a Cuisenaire rod to explain addition.
long bar that carries movement or power between machine parts
The engineer inspected the drive rod for signs of wear.
long tube containing nuclear fuel pellets
The reactor was loaded with new fuel rods.
rod that transfers motion from piston to crankshaft
A broken piston rod can halt the engine's operation.
Origin of rod
Old English, rodd (pole)
Terms with rod included in their meaning
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knitting tool
long thin rod with pointed ends for knitting yarn
construction
rod used for various purposes
bird resting
rod or branch used by birds to rest
fishing
device on a fishing rod for winding line
home security
secure a door or window by fastening a solid rod across
fire tool
metal rod for stirring a fire
machine
revolving rod transmitting motion or power
fishing
person who fishes with a rod and line
vehicle part
rod connecting wheels in a vehicle
manual tool
rod rotated by hand to bore holes
magic
thin rod used by magicians for magic
sports
device on a fishing rod that holds and winds the fishing line
disability
long rod for vision impaired guidance
cooking
rod used to hold meat for cooking over fire
fishing sport
catching fish with a rod, line, hook, and bait or lure
tool
long rod used to catch fish
mechanical
metal rod inserted to keep parts fixed in position or locked
mechanical
rotating metal rod of a motor that carries and transfers turning force
symbol
thin rod carried as a symbol of authority
woodworking
short rod put in holes to join or align parts
cooking
long metal rod used to keep knives sharp
fashion
rod-shaped button for fastening clothes
medical
thin hollow metal rod for medical injections
medical
metal rod for holding fractured bones
Examples of rod in a sentence
The rod snapped under the weight of the catch. The curtain was hung on a wooden rod. She used a rod to roast marshmallows. Rods are crucial for night vision. The retina contains rods and cones. The technician inspected the rod for any defects.
A bent rod can cause the machine to malfunction. The emperor's rod was adorned with jewels. In ancient times, a rod was often used in ceremonies.
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- French:canne, tige, ...
- German:Rute, Stange, ...
- Italian:canna, bacchetta, ...
- Spanish:caña, barra, ...
- Portuguese:cana, vara, ...
- Chinese:鱼竿, 杆, ...
- Japanese:釣り竿, 棒, ...
- Arabic:صِنّارَة صَيْد, قَضِيب, ...
- Hebrew:חַכָּה, מוֹט, ...
- Russian:удочка, стержень, ...
- Ukrainian:вудка, прут, ...
- Hindi:मछली पकड़ने की छड़ी, छड़, ...
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