fishing rod

American  

noun

1. a long, slender, cylindrical, flexible rod usually made of bamboo, steel, or fiberglass, for use with a reel and line in catching fish.

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fishing rod British  

noun

1. a long tapered flexible pole, often in jointed sections, for use with a fishing line and, usually, a reel

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Etymology

Origin of fishing rod

First recorded in 1545–55

Example Sentences

She took her fishing rod back to the rocks, and when she caught a fish, she dropped it in a bucket.

From Literature

Christopher stared about him for any sign of a woman with a fishing rod, but instead, over the edge of the boat there came a squirrel the size of a cat, with a blunt horn.

From Literature

I'm probably watching Netflix or taking the fishing rod away if I can.

From BBC

He said the "final resort" if they ran out of all their supplies was a fishing rod they had brought with them to catch their own food.

From BBC

In fact, banned goods include items as innocuous as food products, fishing rods and paper.

From Salon