noun

rod

rod, bar, pole, stick

He used a metal rod to open the window.

He used a metal rod to open the window.

She bought a new fishing rod for the trip.

She bought a new fishing rod for the trip.

((noun)) a thin straight bar He used a metal rod.

Synonyms: bar, stick, pole, staff

From Old English 'rodd', of Germanic origin.

Think of specific objects like a 'fishing rod' or a 'curtain rod' to remember the meaning of a thin, straight bar.

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