Rod: meaning, definitions and examples

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rod

 

[ rษ’d ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

family

A rod is a long, thin, straight piece of wood or metal, often used for support or as a weapon.

Synonyms

pole, staff, stick

Examples of usage

  • He held a rod in his hand as he walked through the forest.
  • The fishing rod was leaning against the wall.
  • She used a metal rod to prop up the plant.
Context #2 | Noun

measurement

A rod is a unit of length equal to 5.5 yards or 16.5 feet.

Synonyms

perch, pole

Examples of usage

  • The property was measured in rods rather than meters.
  • The road stretched for several rods.
Context #3 | Noun

biology

In biology, a rod is a type of cell that is elongated and cylindrical in shape.

Synonyms

cylinder, shaft

Examples of usage

  • Rod cells are responsible for vision in low light conditions.
Context #4 | Noun

electricity

A rod can refer to a conductor used to connect components in an electrical circuit.

Synonyms

bar, conductor

Examples of usage

  • The copper rod was essential for completing the circuit.
Context #5 | Verb

punishment

To rod someone means to punish or beat them with a rod.

Synonyms

beat, punish, whip

Examples of usage

  • The teacher threatened to rod the student if he misbehaved again.

Translations

Translations of the word "rod" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น haste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเค‚เคกเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stab

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tongkat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะตะทะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prฤ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฃ’ (bล)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tige

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vara

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงubuk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง‰๋Œ€ (makdae)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุถูŠุจ (qadฤซb)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prut

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรบt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ† (gวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ palica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถng

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒญแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜ (damchโ€™eri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงubuq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vara

Etymology

The word 'rod' has Old English origins, from the Proto-Germanic 'rodo' meaning 'pole'. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, from measuring land to fishing equipment. The concept of using a rod for punishment dates back to ancient times, where rods were commonly used as instruments of discipline. The biological term 'rod cell' was coined in the 19th century to describe a specific type of cell in the retina. Overall, the word 'rod' has evolved to represent different objects and concepts across different fields.

See also: rodent.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,740, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.