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rod

[/rɑːd/]
nounmasculinepl: rods
vara
1. A thin, straight stick or bar, typically made of metal or wood
The curtain rod holds the fabric in place.
A vara de cortina sustenta o tecido no lugar.
2. A fishing rod; equipment used for catching fish
He cast his fishing rod into the river.
Ele lançou sua vara de pesca no rio.
3. A unit of measurement equal to 5.5 yards or 16.5 feet
The property extends 10 rods along the boundary.
A propriedade se estende 10 varas ao longo da divisa.
4. A rod-shaped structure or cell, especially in the retina of the eye
The rods in your eye are responsible for vision in low light.
Os bastonetes em seu olho são responsáveis pela visão com pouca luz.
Synonyms
stickbarpolewandshaft

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vara
Most common usage for all meanings
General Brazilian
bastonete
Used specifically for photoreceptor cells in the eye
Portugal
vara
Primary term, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
bengala
Alternative for walking rod or cane

Related Idioms & Phrases

spare the rod, spoil the child
rule with an iron rod
fishing rod
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