definition of
rod

[1] #1 rod n. a long thin implement made of metal or wood. wn

[2] #2 rod n. any rod-shaped bacterium. wn

[3] #3 rod n. [perch, pole] a linear measure of 16.5 feet. wn

[4] #4 rod n. [perch, pole] a square rod of land. wn

[5] #5 rod n. [rod cell, retinal rod] a visual receptor cell that is sensitive to dim light. wn