rod
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- noun
- /rɑd/
- NSFW
:
pistola
- My rod, my piece, my iron, my heater, my gat, my lead-hurler!
Examples
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The gangster waved his rod to intimidate his rivals.
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- I'll grab the rod.
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You want my rod, too?
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When he pulled out his rod, everyone in the room became quiet.
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In the dark alley, he felt safer knowing he had his rod with him.
Synonyms
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A small gun often used by criminals
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8.6
A small gun like a pistol that you carry on your belt
Idioms
- Archaic
A future problem someone creates for themselves that causes trouble later
Compounds
- Specialized
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A metal rod inserted into a nuclear reactor to absorb neutrons and slow the reaction
- Specialized
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A rod that connects the steering parts to the front wheels so they turn together
- Specialized
A strong steel bar used in drills and machines that work under high pressure
A puppet moved by long sticks, with one stick for the head and others for the arms and legs
Surface Forms
Etymology
One popular idea says the slang rod for a pistol comes from the old word rodd 'stick', since a gun can be thought of as a metal 'stick' used as a weapon. So rod became a short, street word for a gun.