| arrow |
a thin pointed rod that is shot from a bow. [1/2 definitions] |
| baton |
a thin rod or stick used by a conductor in leading an orchestra. [2/3 definitions] |
| crowbar |
a heavy, metal bar or rod with a flattened and bent end. A crowbar is used to lift or pry things. |
| hickory |
the wood of a hickory tree, or a rod made of this wood for use as a walking stick or whip. [1/2 definitions] |
| lead2 |
a rod of graphite that makes marks. It is used in pencils. [1/2 definitions] |
| nail |
a slim, pointed metal rod with a flat top. A nail is hammered into pieces of wood or other material in order to fasten them together. [1/3 definitions] |
| needle |
a long, slender rod used for knitting or crocheting, and made of steel, wood, plastic, or some other material. [1/6 definitions] |
| pivot |
a rod or pin upon which another part rotates, swings, or moves back and forth. [1/3 definitions] |
| poker1 |
a pointed metal rod for stirring up a fire. |
| pole1 |
a long, round post or rod made of metal, wood, or some other material. |
| prod |
to poke with, or as though with, a pointed rod or instrument. [1/3 definitions] |
| ramrod |
a rod that fits inside the barrel of a gun. A ramrod is used for pushing gunpowder into the barrel or for cleaning the barrel of the gun. |
| rod |
a long, thin pole with a line, hook, and often a reel, that is used for catching fish; fishing rod. [1/4 definitions] |
| scepter |
a rod carried by a king or queen as a symbol of royal power. |
| shaft |
a rod in a machine that turns and is often attached to gears. The shaft transfers power or motion from one part to another. [1/6 definitions] |
| spindle |
a thin rod on which thread is twisted and wound as it is spun. |
| spit2 |
a thin, pointed rod on which meat is placed and turned while roasting. [1/2 definitions] |
| spoke2 |
a rod or bar that goes from the center of a wheel to the rim. |
| staff1 |
a pole or rod often used as an aid in walking or hiking; walking stick. [1/5 definitions] |
| switch |
a thin branch or rod used like a whip. [1/8 definitions] |
| torch |
a stick or rod with a burning material on one end that is lit and carried for light. [1/3 definitions] |