rod

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Rod

rod is on the Basic English 850 List.

road - rod - roll

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /rɒd/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /rɑd/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular rod

Plural rods

1. (countable) A rod is a long, thin round thing, usually made of metal.

   They put rods on the window to keep people out.