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Rod (Noun)

Meaning 1

A square rod of land.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Examples

  • The property was measured to be one square rod, a unit of area equivalent to 272.25 square feet.
  • A square rod of land was the standard unit of measurement for property transactions in the area.
  • The farmer purchased a square rod of land adjacent to his existing farm to expand his operations.
  • The surveyor carefully measured the boundaries of the square rod of land to ensure accurate records.
  • The deed specified that the buyer was purchasing a square rod of land, including all rights and easements.

Synonyms

  • Pole
  • Perch

Hypernyms

  • Area Unit

Meaning 2

Any rod-shaped bacterium.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Hypernyms

  • Bacterium

Meaning 3

A long thin implement made of metal or wood.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hyponyms

  • Shaft
  • Fishing Pole
  • Wand

Meaning 4

A gangster's pistol.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Usages

  • Vernacular
  • Jargon
  • Argot
  • Patois
  • Slang
  • Lingo

Synonyms

  • Gat

Hypernyms

  • Side Arm
  • Pistol
  • Shooting Iron

Meaning 5

A visual receptor cell that is sensitive to dim light.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

  • Rod Cell
  • Retinal Rod

Meaning 6

A linear measure of 16.5 feet.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Synonyms

  • Pole
  • Perch

Hypernyms

  • Linear Unit
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