rods

noun

plural of rod
1
as in canes
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment arrested for using a rod on his dogs in violation of the state's animal cruelty laws

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2
as in beams
a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide a curtain rod

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Recent Examples of rods In a conventional fission reactor, a uranium fuel rods are submerged inside a large vat of water. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 The four settlers were wielding wooden and metal rods and stones. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 Bring your fishing rods as fishing is permitted in the three ponds on the areas not adjacent to the golf course. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026 Participants may bring their own fishing equipment or borrow loaner tackle and rods while supplies last, organizers said. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Ceiling hooks for fishing rods, cargo door for two bikes, spray hose for cleaning gear and heated locker for drying it. — Kris Millgate, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Create a Backstock Bin Instead of scattering your extra hangers across closet rods, shelves, and floors, designate one spot for overflow. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026 The spindle fibers are microtubules, which are essentially long rods made up of many tiny interlocking components. — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 29 June 2026 Other ingredients such as Rice Krispies, pretzel rods and decorating ingredients have all become more expensive over the past year. — Chloe Dao, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rods
  1. canes
  2. beams
  3. batons
  4. bars
  5. boards
Noun
  • Snappers, snakes, toy pistols with caps and toy canes with caps are the only fireworks allowed.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
  • Then, the hydrangea grows new canes while the first round is blooming.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
Definition of canes
Noun
  • In addition to the pump and other aforementioned components, the purchase includes a patch kit for repairing punctured beams or base.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
  • The off-limits area was later scaled back after work crews braced the buckling beams.
    — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026
Definition of beams
Noun
  • Videos showed police beating back agitators with batons and deploying anti-riot ordnance as the demonstrators chanted against the country's conservative Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in a massive political rally.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • In all, 1,900 volunteer marshals, most from the East End and equipped with yellow batons, seem to be cherishing their assignments.
    — Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Definition of batons
Noun
  • Retail prices for coins and bars typically include premiums above the spot price.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • Over the next two decades, records are few, most of them noting criminal convictions for fighting in bars, stealing a watch, deserting a whaling ship, and beating his wife.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Definition of bars
Noun
  • Jaylin Smalls of Rancho Cucamonga is 6-4, 230 pounds and moving up recruiting boards.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Today, Kober enjoys volunteering at his local community center, as well as making marquetry bookmarks and Viking chess boards.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of boards

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