rods

Meanings

• noun

  A rod is a long, usually cylindrical, piece of material or object.

  - "The fisherman cast his rod into the lake."
  - "The conductor waved his baton, a long rod, to direct the orchestra."

• noun

  In chemistry, a rod is a long, thin piece of material used to conduct an electric current.

  - "The scientists attached electrodes, long rods, to the metal plate to conduct the electric current."
  - "The electric current flowed through the rod, illuminating the bulb."

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Synonyms

skyfish

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rods
mods , odds , pods

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Rods (Scottish Gaelic) : Roads
   

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Variants

List of all variants of rods that leads to same result
rod , rodless , rodlike , rods , Black Rod , Black Rods , connecting rod , connecting rods , control rod , control rods , Cuisenaire rod , Cuisenaire rods , divining rod , divining rods , dowsing rod , dowsing rods , fly rod , fly rods , flyrodder , flyrodders , hot rod , hot rods , hot-rod , hot-rodded , hot-rodder , hot-rodders , hot-rodding , hot-rods

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'rōd' meaning 'stick, rod'. Related to Old Norse 'rōthr' and Old High German 'rot' meaning 'stave, rod'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest fishing rod in the world is 1,570 feet (478 meters) long.

2. The term 'rods' is also used in astronomy to refer to the dark bands of material that appear on the surface of a planet or moon.

3. In the Bible, the rod of Aaron was used to turn the waters of the Nile into blood, a sign of God's power.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rod and reel: A fishing rod and reel is a device used to catch fish. It consists of a long, flexible rod with a reel attached to one end, which holds the fishing line.

2. Rod of power: In some cultures, a rod of power is a symbol of authority or rule. It may be a physical object, such as a scepter or a staff, or a metaphorical one, such as a law or a tradition.

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Culture

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Rods have been used throughout history for various purposes such as fishing, conducting electricity, and as symbols of power and authority. In literature, rods have appeared in works like 'The Old Man and the Sea' by Ernest Hemingway and 'The Day of the Triffids' by John Wyndham.

How to Memorize "rods"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'rods', visualize a long, cylindrical object. Imagine holding it in your hands, feeling its texture and weight.
   - Visualize different scenarios where rods are used, such as fishing or conducting electricity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rods' with 'sticks'. Imagine a bundle of long, thin sticks.
   - Associate the word 'rods' with 'power'. Imagine a scepter or a staff held by a king or queen.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Rods' to remember the definition: 'R' represents 'rod' as a long, cylindrical object, and 'Ods' represents 'rods' as objects used to conduct electricity.

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