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Rod Definition & Meaning

rod
noun
  1. a long thin implement made of metal or wood
  2. any rod-shaped bacterium
  3. a linear measure of 16.5 feet
  4. a square rod of land
  5. a visual receptor cell that is sensitive to dim light
  6. a gangster's pistol

"Rod" in song lyrics

See how rod is used in real songs:

  • "Too much absence can change direction and rod"
    60 Second Assassin f/ Phillie, Prodigal Sunn — Love Burns
  • "faced with the sword of the truth like a lightning rod"
    Aceyalone — I Think I Know Too Much
  • "Bronsolini in the sky, thunder rod"
    Action Bronson — Brunch

Words that rhyme with rod

Usage tips for "rod"

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Frequently asked questions

What does rod mean?
a long thin implement made of metal or wood any rod-shaped bacterium a linear measure of 16.5 feet a square rod of land a visual receptor cell that is sensitive to dim light a gangster's pistol
What part of speech is rod?
Rod is a noun.
How many definitions does rod have?
Rod has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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