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    50 %
  • Retention Rate
    70 %
  • Complexity
    40 %
  • Rod Meanings

    noun a thin straight bar, especially of wood or metal

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    Fields related to rod

    Science

    A unit of length equal to 5.5 yards or 16.5 feet, used in surveying and measuring.

    Construction

    A straight bar or staff of wood, metal, or other material used as a support or reinforcement in structures.

    Medical

    A surgical instrument used for probing, dilating, or measuring body cavities.

    Engineering

    A straight bar or staff of iron or steel, especially one that is a structural component.

    Fishing

    A long, slender pole used for catching fish, typically made of fiberglass, graphite, or bamboo.

    Occupation Usage of rod

    Writer

    In writing, 'rod' may be used metaphorically to represent strength, power, or authority.

    Psychologist

    In psychology, 'rod' may be used in the context of Freud's theory of the 'Oedipus complex', where the father figure is seen as a symbol of authority and discipline.

    Engineer

    In engineering, 'rod' may refer to a long, slender object used for structural support or measurement.

    Fisherman

    In fishing, 'rod' refers to the long, flexible pole used to catch fish.

    Construction Worker

    In construction, 'rod' may refer to reinforcing steel bars used to strengthen concrete structures.

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