a unit of area used for measuring small quantities of land. Equal in size to a square with sides 1 rod in length. Equal to 30¼ square yards or 1/160 acre.

Any rod, in an engine, that transmits power or motion, especially one that connects a reciprocating shaft to a rotating wheel, in reciprocating engines connecting piston to crankshaft

Shaped like a rod; long and cylindrical. / (biology) Specifically, describing a form of bacterium.

A steel rod that stabilises the neck of a guitar

Alternative spelling of flyrod

plural of tension rod

A rod in a structure holding together different parts.

plural of boning rod

(fishing) A long, flexible fishing rod with guide rings and a mounting bracket for a spinning reel.

Any of a number of metallic rods for holding a stair carpet in place.