fishing rod

/ˌfɪʃɪŋ ˈrɑd/
/ˈfɪʃɪŋ rɒd/
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Other forms: fishing rods

Definitions of fishing rod
  1. noun
    a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line
    synonyms: fishing pole
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    types:
    fly rod
    a long flexible fishing rod used in fly fishing
    spinning rod
    a fishing rod designed for casting a spinning lure
    type of:
    rod
    a long thin implement made of metal or wood
Pronunciation
US
/ˌfɪʃɪŋ ˈrɑd/
UK
/ˈfɪʃɪŋ rɒd/
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