How to Use rod in a Sentence

rod

noun
  • Keep scrolling to see the best fishing rods and reels to buy in 2023.
    John Thompson, Men's Health, 28 June 2023
  • Four hinged carbon fiber rods attach the stem to the edges of the structure.
    IEEE Spectrum, 29 Sep. 2023
  • This’ll help keep the hooks planted and prevent the fish from pulling the rod out of your hands.
    Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 25 May 2023
  • When the rod is hit, the wire safely ushers current to the ground.
    Byadrian Cho, science.org, 16 Jan. 2023
  • Use the broom or a long rod to beat the rug to free any leftover dirt, dust, or crumbs. 2.
    Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 9 May 2023
  • The rod even has grooves to space out clothes properly.
    WIRED, 18 Nov. 2023
  • The curtains are sold in a set of two and hung using a rod with a pocket.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2023
  • The nun used her rod to tap the underside of any arms that began to sag.
    Dallas News, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Baitcast reels sit on top of the rod and release the line directly off of the spool and through the guides.
    Sage Marshall, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023
  • Casting reels are on top of the rod while spinning reels hand below the rod.
    Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
  • My spaghetti noodle rod didn't have enough backbone to stretch the line and drive the hook through the thick jaw of a big fish.
    Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2023
  • To use one, load up your tackle and rod, then place the tube in shallow water near the shore and sit on the seat.
    Outdoor Life Commerce Team, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Then dropped a line back in only to see the rod dip madly, then line begin to play out.
    oregonlive, 11 July 2023
  • The issue in question has to do with the tie rods, used in a vehicle to help move its wheels to steer.
    Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2023
  • The stainless steel rod is sturdy, and the set is available in either black or white.
    Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Lightning had hit the rod above the studio in Copenhagen, Denmark.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Rod Holders: Ample rod storage on the boat makes fishing on the move a breeze.
    Ben Duchesney, Field & Stream, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Here’s how to start a fire with a ferro rod, starting with how to gather the best tinder.
    Jim Baird, Field & Stream, 28 June 2023
  • Instead of taking up space on the vanity, this bag can be hung on the back of the door or over the shower rod.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 24 May 2023
  • Six-pound test line stretches a lot, and a light-action rod isn't stiff enough to yank out the stretch when a fish hits at the end of a long cast.
    Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2023
  • The soft satin rod and scrunchies can be worn overnight to create gorgeous curls and save extra time in the morning.
    Jasmine Hyman, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2023
  • But with the help of a hot-rod teenage surf instructor and the company of her two best friends, Gary is about to go on the ride of her life.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Burden and a handful of church members crouched down and held on to a rod, at times speaking in tongues.
    Jeremy Schwartz and Jessica Priest, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Camilla's dove rod will be made of ivory with a dove sitting atop a golden globe.
    Amy Haneline, USA TODAY, 6 May 2023
  • In 1799, yellow fever struck New York City and Perkins rushed in with his tractor rods to save the day — and died of yellow fever.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Bonie, a large black dog with tan paws and snout, has a steel rod in his back after his spine was broken in a shelling.
    Patricia Cohen, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2023
  • When Zimov pierced the ground with a long fishing rod, bubbles of gas floated to the surface.
    Ruby Mellen, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2024
  • At the top of the rod is a faceted amethyst monde surmounted by a cross set with more diamonds and an emerald.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 May 2023
  • This one adds an extra hanging rod and even shelves to a bare-bones, one-rod closet.
    Lisa Lombardi, wsj.com, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The fish put a deep bend in her plug rod and fought doggedly in the backwater slough off the Ohio River in West Virginia.
    Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 21 Mar. 2024

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