rod
Translation
rod, bar, pole
Examples
He bought a new fishing rod.
He bought a new fishing rod.
The curtain hangs from a metal rod.
The curtain hangs from a metal rod.
Grammar Patterns
a ((adjective)) rod It's a long, thin rod.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bar, stick, pole, staff
Etymology
From Old English 'rodd', meaning a slender pole or stick.
Memory Tips
Think of a fishing 'rod' or a curtain 'rod'—both are long, thin sticks used for a specific purpose.