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rod
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/vɐˈɾetɐ/va·re·ta
Definition
1A thin, long stick, usually made of wood, metal, or other material; a slender stick or pole.
Usage examples
“He used a rod to stir the paint in the can.”
“The children played with colorful rods.”
Common combinations
wooden rodfishing rodmagnetic rod
Idiomatic expressions
- thin as a rod (very thin)