rod
Произношение: [rɒd]
Контекст: «tools»
(noun) a long, thin piece of material, often made of metal, wood, or plastic. You can use it for different things like fishing or building.
Пример
He used a fishing rod to catch some fish at the lake.
Пример
She didn't have a rod, so she couldn't try fishing.
Пример
What type of rod do you prefer for fishing?
Контекст: «measurement»
(noun) a unit of measurement. It's used to measure length, and one rod is equal to 16.5 feet or 5.5 yards.
Пример
The garden is three rods long, which is about 50 feet.
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The field was not one rod; it was much shorter.
Пример
How many rods is your backyard?
Контекст: «structures»
(noun) a straight, thin stick used to support something or hold things together, like in construction.
Пример
They used a rod to reinforce the building's structure.
Пример
Without the rod, the frame felt weak and unsteady.
Пример
What kind of rod do you think we need for this project?
Контекст: «action»
(verb) to hit someone with a long, thin object, often as a form of punishment. This is not a good action and is frowned upon.
Пример
In the story, the character decided to rod the evil creature instead of letting it escape.
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We shouldn’t rod others as a way of solving problems.
Пример
Why did the teacher say it’s wrong to rod anyone?