rod

US /rɑːd/

UK /rɑːd/

1.

a thin straight bar, especially of wood or metal

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He used a metal rod to stir the mixture.

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The curtain hangs on a wooden rod.

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bar pole stick staff cane

2.

a fishing rod

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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.

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fishing pole fishing stick

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fishing rod curtain rod