"rod" meaning in English

See rod in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /rɒd/ [UK], /rɑd/ [US] Audio: en-us-rod.ogg [US] Forms: rod [singular], rods [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A rod is a long, thin round thing, usually made of metal.
    Sense id: simple-rod-en-noun-TOSp5ueH
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