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rods

 

[ rษ’dz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fishing equipment

Rods are long, slender, flexible pieces of material used primarily for angling. They are often made of fiberglass, carbon fiber, or graphite and are designed to cast a line or lure into the water.

Synonyms

poles, shafts, sticks

Examples of usage

  • He cast his line with the new fishing rod.
  • The ice fishing rods are shorter to accommodate the conditions.
  • She purchased a carbon fiber rod for better sensitivity while fishing.
Context #2 | Noun

structure support

Rods can also refer to long, solid pieces of material that provide support or serve as a structural element in various applications, including construction and machinery.

Synonyms

bars, struts, supports

Examples of usage

  • The engineer recommended using steel rods for reinforcement.
  • They installed metal rods to stabilize the foundation.
  • The structure relies on several concrete rods for its integrity.

Translations

Translations of the word "rods" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคกเคผเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stรคbe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rods

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะปะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฃ’

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท barres

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barras

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงubuklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ด‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุตุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tyฤe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tyฤe

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ palice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stangir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัา›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฎแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸรผalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barras

Etymology

The word 'rod' originates from the Old English 'rodd', which referred to a branch or twig. This term has Germanic roots, as seen in similar words in Old High German ('ruota') meaning 'rod' or 'stick'. Over the centuries, the meaning of 'rod' expanded from its organic origins to encompass various applications, including those in fishing, construction, and other realms of technology. The evolution of the term reflects the broader shift in its usage across different contexts, demonstrating both the literal and metaphorical flexibility of the word.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,506 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.