Definition of Rod
1. Noun. A long thin implement made of metal or wood.
Generic synonyms: Implement
2. Noun. Any rod-shaped bacterium.
3. Noun. A linear measure of 16.5 feet.
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Generic synonyms: Linear Measure, Linear Unit
Terms within: Pace, Yard
Group relationships: Furlong
4. Noun. A square rod of land.
5. Noun. A visual receptor cell that is sensitive to dim light.
Group relationships: Retina
Generic synonyms: Visual Cell
Terms within: Retinal Purple, Rhodopsin, Visual Purple
6. Noun. A gangster's pistol.
Generic synonyms: Handgun, Pistol, Shooting Iron, Side Arm
Language type: Argot, Cant, Jargon, Lingo, Patois, Slang, Vernacular
Definition of Rod
1. n. A straight and slender stick; a wand; hence, any slender bar, as of wood or metal (applied to various purposes).
Definition of Rod
1. to provide with a rod (a straight, slender piece of wood, metal, or other material) [v RODDED, RODDING, RODS]
Medical Definition of Rod
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1. A straight and slender stick; a wand; hence, any slender bar, as of wood or metal (applied to various purposes). Specifically: An instrument of punishment or correction; figuratively, chastisement. "He that spareth his rod hateth his son." (Prov. Xiii. 24)
A kind of sceptor, or badge of office; hence, figuratively, power; authority; tyranny; oppression. "The rod, and bird of peace." .
A support for a fishing line; a fish pole.
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