A rod is a long, thin object that is usually straight. It can be made of wood or metal and is often used to hold or support things.
He picked up a rod from the ground.
The rod was long and thin.
A metal rod is a solid, straight piece of metal used in tools or machines. It can support weight or transfer movements.
The machine has a metal rod inside.
The rod helps the machine move.
Rod is an old unit used to measure length. One rod equals 16.5 feet or 5.5 yards.
The land is ten rods wide.
Please measure five rods of fabric.
A rod can be a special stick that shows power or control. Kings or leaders sometimes hold rods to show they are in charge.
The king held a golden rod in his hand.
The rod shows the ruler's power.
In science, a rod can mean a metal piece that carries electricity or heat. It is used in experiments or machines.
The rod conducts electricity in the circuit.
The scientist used a metal rod in the test.
To rod means to hit someone or something with a rod. It can also mean to punish by hitting.
He rodded the chair to fix it.
The coach rodded the players for more effort.
Rod can mean a thin, straight part of a plant or animal. For example, some bacteria look like little rods.
The plant has a thin green rod.
The bacteria are rod shaped under the microscope.
