1 (often used in compounds) a long straight piece of wood, metal or glass
seealsoLIGHTNINGROD
2 = FISHINGROD:
fishing with rod and line
3 (also the rod) (old-fashioned) a stick that is used for hitting people as a punishment:
There used to be a saying: 'Spare the rod and spoil the child.'
4 (AmE, slang) a small gun
IDIOMS
make a rod for your own back to do sth that will cause problems for you in the future
moreatBEATv., RULEv.
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