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rods

noun

plural of rod

as in canes

a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment arrested for using a rod on his dogs in violation of the state's animal cruelty laws

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a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide a curtain rod

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Recent Examples of rods During an autopsy, a pathologist threaded flexible rods through some of the holes in order to track the bullets’ trajectory. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026 Workers pack the fuel rods inside cast-iron structural inserts, which sit within thick copper outer canisters. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026 The damper rods are from an Opel Omega, with the springs from Hagon. — New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026 At the time Maciasz was unaware of the IGFA rule about rods in boat gunnel holders. — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 29 July 2026 Fabric can be hung from the ceiling, in windows, or across entire walls using tension rods. — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 27 July 2026 The tournament sets out rods and lures in the locker room for players and caddies to borrow. — Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 25 July 2026 Shoes with hidden metal components, including steel toes, buckles, heel rods, vintage metal shanks, and some orthopedic inserts, are the most likely to cause delays. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 Carbon fiber rods connect batteries, a controller, some counterweights, and a motor and propeller. — IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026

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Others are blind or paraplegic, using wheelchairs, walkers or canes, like her.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Victim 2, who is a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue employee according to the New York Times, was repeatedly struck with canes and paddles and bled through his underwear and pants because of lacerations to his buttocks, according to the warrant.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

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An open floor plan and exposed solid wood beams set a lovely tone for this beautiful home, as does the vintage wood-burning stove and Dutch-style farm doors.

— Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Archaeologists recently uncovered charred wooden beams in Jerusalem dating back roughly 2,600 years — likely remnants of the destruction of Solomon's Temple.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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