Meaning of the word rod in English

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rod

US /rɑːd/

UK /rɑːd/

a thin straight bar, especially of wood or metal

Example:

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He used a metal rod to stir the mixture.

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The curtain hangs on a wooden rod.

Synonym:

bar pole stick staff cane

a fishing rod

Example:

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He cast his fishing rod into the lake.

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She bought a new spinning rod for her trip.

Synonym:

fishing pole fishing stick

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fishing rod curtain rod