fishing rod

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noun

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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Origin of fishing rod

First recorded in 1545–55

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Examples from the Web for fishing rod

Over the fishing-rod hung a piece of tapestry, about a yard in width, and longer than that.
Wilfrid Cumbermede|George MacDonald
I was not sent to Sunday-school, but was allowed to spend the day as I saw fit, provided I did not carry a gun or a fishing-rod.
Our Friend John Burroughs|Clara Barrus
But just then along came that resourceful old gentleman, Mr. Sloane, with fishing-rod and a can of bait.
Winona of the Camp Fire|Margaret Widdemer
He took his fishing-rod, and put the thinner joints together, and laid them on the bed.
Put Yourself in His Place|Charles Reade

You should have seen Karsten with the fishing-rod and with the kerchief on his head.
What Happened to Inger Johanne|Dikken Zwilgmeyer

British Dictionary definitions for fishing rod

fishing rod

noun

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

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fishing rod

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