rod

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Doctors inserted a rod into his leg and placed screws into his foot and ankle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

In one of the experimental approaches, the cemented carbide rod leads the direction of fabrication while the laser directly irradiates the top of the rod.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

His father, he said, had been out for a walk and was using a curtain rod as a walking stick.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The ending, which I won’t spoil here, has become a lightning rod of controversy that cannot be destroyed, no matter how much acrimonious electricity it attracts.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

All fish must be caught on hook and line; one rod per entrant, which must be affixed to the pier or held by the entrant at all times.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn