Plural of rod
regular plural
The plural of rod is rods.
Forms of rod
| Singular | rod /ɹɒd/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | rods /ɹɒdz/ |
| Countable | countable |
Rods in a sentence
- A few rods farther led him past the old black Presbyterian church, with its square tower, embowered in a stately grove; past the Catholic church, with its many crosses, and a painted wooden figure of St.1900, Charles W[addell] Chesnutt, chapter I, in The House Behind the Cedars, Boston, Mass.; New York, N.Y.: Houghton, Mifflin and Company...
- the valley is forty to sixty rods wide1924, Edward A. Ross, “Pocketed Americans”, in World Drift, New York; London: The Century Co., published 1928, page 68
- A house's distribution panel should always be bonded to the grounding rods via a panel bond.From the entry bond
- The men got into position for the cast, two at the ladle, two with long rods, all with heavy clothing.From the entry cast
- The crankshaft and connecting rods of an engine convert the rectilinear motion of the pistons to rotary motion of the flywheel.From the entry rectilinear
Meaning of rod
- noun A straight, round stick, shaft, bar, cane, or staff.
- noun A longitudinal pole used for forming part of a framework such as an awning or tent.
- noun A long slender usually tapering pole used for angling; fishing rod.
Questions about the plural of rod
- What is the plural of rod?
- The plural of rod is rods.
- Is rod countable?
- Rod is a countable noun.
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