rod

UK
/rɒd/
US
/rɑd/

Übersetzungen

rodsubstantiv
rods
Pl.
UK
/rɒd/
US
/rɑd/
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
rodverb
rodded
Präteritum
rodded
Partizip Perfekt
rodding
Gerundium
UK
/rɒd/
US
/rɑd/
rodadjektiv
UK
/rɒd/
US
/rɑd/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to or designed for rods.

Definitionen

rodsubstantiv
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
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
Relating to or designed for a rod or rods (used attributively before a noun).
She stored the spare tips in a rod tube.