rod

• Nom désignant un morceau long, fin et droit de bois, de métal ou d'un autre matériau, souvent utilisé comme support, pour mesurer ou comme outil.

A noun referring to a long, thin, straight piece of wood, metal, or other material, often used for support, measurement, or as a tool.

1. Thin straight barA2formal

   A thin straight piece of metal, wood, or other material.

   barre fine et droite

   • He used a metal rod to support the shelf.
   • The curtain hangs from a wooden rod.
   • The mechanic inserted a rod into the engine.

   Synonymesbardowelpoleshaftspindlestaffstickwand

2. Fishing rodA2formal

   A long flexible stick used for fishing, with a line and hook attached.

   Canne à pêche

   • He cast his rod into the river.
   • She bought a new fishing rod for the trip.
   • The rod bent under the weight of the fish.

   Synonymesfishing polefishing rodpole

3. Measuring unitC1formalbritish

   A unit of length equal to 5.5 yards (about 5.03 meters).

   Perche (unité de mesure)

   • The field was measured in rods.
   • The property line extends 20 rods from the road.
   • One rod is equivalent to 16.5 feet.

   Synonymeslugperchpole