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Definition rod in American English

rod noun

[countable] noun
/rɑd/
1

a long thin bar or stick made of plastic, wood, or glass

Example

a curtain rod

Synonyms and related words
line strip stick
1.1

a fishing rod

Synonyms and related words
bait barb cockpit
2

used to say that if you are not strict enough with your child in childhood they are bound to have problems when they grow up

Example

Spare the rod and spoil the child are true words of wisdom.

3

used to say that something you are doing will be to your disadvantage later on

Example

If you try to do everything from scratch yourself you are making a rod for your own back.

Definition rod in American English