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rods

Pronunciation: [rɒdz]

Word

Context: “physical objects”

(noun) long, thin pieces of material, usually made of metal, wood, or plastic. You can think of a rod like a stick that is straight and not too thick. They are often used in building or crafting stuff.

Example

The builder used strong rods to support the roof of the new house.

Example

We couldn't find any rods to use for our project, so we had to cancel it.

Example

How many rods do we need to finish the fence?

Context: “sports”

(noun) a tool used in some sports, like fishing or pole vaulting. In fishing, it helps you catch fish by pulling the line back and forth.

Example

He cast his fishing rod into the water and waited patiently for a bite.

Example

Without a fishing rod, we couldn't catch any fish at the lake.

Example

Do you think the pole vault rod is strong enough for the competition?

Context: “measurement”

(noun) a unit of measure that is equal to 16.5 feet or 5.03 meters. People sometimes use rods to measure land or other long distances.

Example

The field is 10 rods long, which is a good size for a soccer game.

Example

The garden is not even two rods long, so it won't take much time to plant.

Example

How many rods long is the football field?

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