Rods Meaning in English
word · lemma: rod
/ˈɹɑdz/
rahdz
/ɹˈɒdz/
rodz
Definition
Long, thin, straight pieces of material such as metal, wood, or plastic, often used for support, connection, or as tools; 'rods' is the plural form of 'rod.'
Usage & Nuances
'Rods' is used in technical, scientific, and everyday contexts (e.g., 'fishing rods,' 'metal rods'). Collocates with 'fishing,' 'lightning,' 'curtain.' Do not confuse with 'stick' (less formal, not always straight) or 'bar' (often thicker).
Spanish: varillas - barras - cañasPortuguese (BR): varetas - hastes - varasPortuguese (PT): varetas - hastes - varasChinese (Simplified): 杆子 - 棒Chinese (Traditional): 桿子 - 棒Hindi: छड़ें - डंडेArabic: عِصِيّ - قضبانBengali: ছড়ি - রড (ধাতু/বৈজ্ঞানিক)Russian: стержни - прутьяJapanese: 棒 - ロッドVietnamese: thanh - que (dài) - cần (câu)Korean: 막대 - 봉Turkish: çubuklar - rod (teknik)Urdu: چھڑیاں - راڈزIndonesian: batang - tongkat (panjang)
Example Sentences
There are three rods in the box.
basic
He uses metal rods to build the frame.
basic
She bought new curtain rods.
basic
Most fishing rods are very flexible.
natural
The tent needs two long rods to stay up.
natural
Lightning rods protect buildings during storms.
natural