rood
Americannoun
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a crucifix, especially a large one at the entrance to the choir or chancel of a medieval church, often supported on a rood beam or rood screen.
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a cross as used in crucifixion.
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a unit of length varying locally from 5½ to 8 yards (5 to 7 meters).
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a unit of land measure equal to 40 square rods or ¼ acre (0.10117 hectare).
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a unit of 1 square rod (25.29 sq. m).
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Archaic. the cross on which Christ died.
noun
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a crucifix, esp one set on a beam or screen at the entrance to the chancel of a church
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( as modifier )
rood beam
rood arch
rood screen
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the Cross on which Christ was crucified
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a unit of area equal to one quarter of an acre or 0.10117 hectares
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a unit of area equal to 40 square rods
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of rood
before 900; Middle English; Old English rōd pole, crucifix; cognate with German Rute rod, twig
Vocabulary lists containing rood
"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 1
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“We intend to use the proceeds for research and development, investment in strategic business initiatives and general corporate purposes,” Momentus CEO John Rood said in a statement.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Mr. Rood tells us, that the plantation model reached “the apotheosis of the form.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
John Rood, chief marketing officer for Magid, said consumers’ willingness to turn on the TV at all hours will continue to benefit the Olympics as time goes on.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024
But if they hold up, Rood says, “There are real implications for the people living in this area.”
From Science Magazine • Dec. 14, 2023
A while after she suddenly demanded, "Don't you think Miss Rood looks like me?"
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 20, September, 1877. by Various
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