rod
Translation
rod, bar, pole, stick
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a thin straight bar He used a metal rod.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bar, stick, pole, staff
Etymology
From Old English 'rodd', of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
Think of specific objects like a 'fishing rod' or a 'curtain rod' to remember the meaning of a thin, straight bar.