rod

UK
/rɒd/
US
/rɑd/
rodsubstantiv
rods
Pl.
UK
/rɒd/
US
/rɑd/
Übersetzungen
The metal rod was used to support the structure.
Металлический стержень использовался для поддержки конструкции.
The magician waved his rod and performed a trick.
Маг махнул своим жезлом и исполнил трюк.
He bought a new fishing rod for the trip.
Он купил новую удочку для поездки.
The fence was made of iron rods.
Забор был сделан из железных прутьев.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
A straight, slender, cylindrical stick or bar, especially one made of wood or metal.
He used a rod to prop up the tent.
A fishing rod, a long, flexible pole used to catch fish.
She cast her line into the river using her new fishing rod.
A unit of length equal to 5.5 yards or 16.5 feet, used especially in measuring land.
The property was measured to be 20 rods in length.
A slender straight bar in a machine or structure, such as a connecting rod in an engine.
The mechanic replaced the bent rod in the engine.
A symbol of authority or power, often represented as a staff or scepter.
The king held a golden rod as a symbol of his rule.
A rod-shaped photoreceptor cell in the retina that is sensitive to low levels of light.
Rod cells allow many nocturnal animals to see in near darkness.
A stick, cane, or switch used for administering corporal punishment; by extension, the practice of such punishment.
The teacher threatened to use the rod on unruly pupils.
(US, slang, dated) A gun, especially a handgun or revolver.
The gangster always carried a rod under his jacket.
(slang, vulgar) The penis.
He bragged about the size of his rod.
rodverb
rodded
Präteritum
rodded
Partizip Perfekt
rodding
Gerundium
UK
/rɒd/
US
/rɑd/
Übersetzungen
Definitionen
To clear or clean (a drain, pipe, chimney, etc.) using a rod or set of rods.
The plumber rodded the clogged sewer line until the water flowed freely.
To beat or strike with a rod.
The caretaker rodded the carpet to shake out the dust.
rodadjektiv
UK
/rɒd/
US
/rɑd/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to or designed for rods.
Definitionen
Relating to or designed for a rod or rods (used attributively before a noun).
She stored the spare tips in a rod tube.