rod
Plural
rods
1
any rod-shaped bacterium
2
a long and slender object, typically made of metal or wood, that is straight or nearly straight
3
a gangster's pistol
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4
a visual receptor cell that is sensitive to dim light
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7
a long, thin, flexible pole, usually made of fiberglass, carbon fiber, or bamboo, used to catch fish, often equipped with a reel and fishing line
- He cast his line into the lake using a lightweight fishing rod.
- Modern rods are designed to be strong yet flexible for better control.
- She bought a new rod and reel combo for deep-sea fishing.
- The old bamboo rod brought back childhood memories of fishing with her grandfather.
- A broken rod can make a fishing trip very frustrating.