The curator explained that the device, labeled 'rod for one's breech', was an alternative form of a rod for one's back used in traditional discipline.

She fell for the scam rod, line and sinker.

After the rebellion, the king decided to put a rod in pickle for the conspirators, waiting for the right moment to enforce his punishment.

Scholars debated the origins of Aaron's rods found among the temple artifacts.

The museum installed lightning rods on its roof after the storm damaged nearby buildings.

The engineer tested the connecting rods for fatigue after one hundred thousand miles of driving.

The teacher used Cuisenaire rods to help students visualize fractions and build a stronger number sense.

At the festival, dozens of rat rods lined the street, each one a unique blend of rust and ingenuity.

The historian carefully explained how counting rods were arranged to perform multiplication in ancient China.

During the renovation, the engineers installed new tension rods to stabilize the ceiling joists.