rod — a thin straight bar, especially of wood or metal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thin straight bar, especially of wood or metal
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɑːd/
Example Sentences
- The magician pulled a white dove from his magic rod.
- My grandfather's fishing rod is older than my dad!
- The construction worker used a steel rod to reinforce the concrete.
rod
NOUN[/rɑːd/]
a thin straight bar, especially of wood or metal
an experienced fisherman holds a long, thin fishing rod made of flexible material above the calm water. He casts his line with a smooth sweeping motion as the rod bends gracefully. The thin straight bar extends far out over the lake as it guides the fishing line. The rod's length and straightness help him reach the deeper water where fish are swimming. A young child sits nearby watching with excitement as the rod suddenly bends when a fish takes the bait. Other anglers on the dock prepare their own long straight fishing equipment. a thin straight bar being used as an essential fishing tool
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'rodd', meaning 'stick' or 'branch'. It originates from Proto-Germanic roots shared across Germanic language family, initially referring to wooden branches and later extending to describe various rod-shaped tools and implements.
Breakdown
rodd (Old English for 'stick' or 'branch') → rod (modern English). The word maintains its original morphological form with sound changes typical of Old to Modern English evolution, with no productive affixes in its composition.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The magician pulled a white dove from his magic rod.”
“My grandfather's fishing rod is older than my dad!”
“The construction worker used a steel rod to reinforce the concrete.”
“She hung the new curtains on a decorative rod.”
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