Meaning & Definition of Rod in English
English⟶
Rod
/rɑd/
noun
1. A long thin implement made of metal or wood
synonym:
- rod
2. Any rod-shaped bacterium
synonym:
- rod
3. A linear measure of 16.5 feet
synonym:
- perch,
- rod,
- pole
4. A square rod of land
synonym:
- perch,
- rod,
- pole
5. A visual receptor cell that is sensitive to dim light
synonym:
- rod,
- rod cell,
- retinal rod
6. A gangster's pistol
synonym:
- gat,
- rod
Examples of using
The parts are connected by an iron rod.
He has a nice rod.
There’s a new long fishing rod in the shop.