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1(often used in compounds) a long straight piece of wood, metal, or glass see lightning rod
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- 2= fishing rod fishing with rod and line
- 3the 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(slang) a small gun Idioms
a fact, an argument, etc. that is used in order to blame or punish someone
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