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

Once he came back with a fishing rod, and after that we quite often had grilled fish for our breakfast.

From Literature

Now, with tourism as this Indian Ocean country’s largest commodity, resort guests are setting sail into the turquoise waters with fishing rods in hand.

From Salon

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