rod

noun
UK: /rɒd/
US: /rɑːd/

  1. A long, thin stick or bar made of wood, metal, or another material.

    1. He fished with a rod by the river all day long. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lightning rod protected the building from electrical damage during the storm. [ ] [ ]

  2. A unit of length equal to 5.5 yards (approximately 5.03 meters).

    1. The farmer measured the field using rods and chains. [ ] [ ]
    2. The property line extended for several rods along the old stone wall. [ ] [ ]

  3. A type of light-sensitive cell in the retina of the eye, responsible for vision in low light.

    1. Rods and cones work together to help us see. [ ] [ ]
    2. People with poor rod function may struggle to see at night. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

stick staff pole wand bar

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rod" in English means: A long, thin stick or bar made of wood, metal, or another material., A unit of length equal to 5.5 yards (approximately 5.03 meters)., A type of light-sensitive cell in the retina of the eye, responsible for vision in low light..

The phonetic transcription of "rod" is /rɒd/ in British English and /rɑːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rod": stick, staff, pole, wand, bar.

Example usage of "rod": "He fished with a rod by the river all day long.". More examples on the page.