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rod

[rod] / rɒd /


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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

Shah Alam, who doesn't speak English, could not understand police commands to drop the curtain rod and he was arrested, Faisal said.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Estimated to fetch up to $500,000, it is being offered alongside Quint's Fenwick fishing rod and reel, which featured during the film's early shark encounter scenes.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

“And I reckon you all can come along. I’ve only got one rod, but we can take turns.”

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez