"Rod" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A long, thin, cylindrical piece of wood, metal, or other material, typically straight and smooth, used for various purposes.
Examples:
A fishing rod
A golf club (a rod with a long handle and a rounded end)
An antenna (a metal rod used to receive signals)
Having a rocky relationship means having a difficult or troubled relationship.<br><br>The Rocky Mountains are a mountain range in western North America.<br><br>Rocky Road is a chocolate dessert made with chocolate, nuts, and marshmallows.<br><br>Rocky Balboa is a character in the Rocky film series, played by Sylvester Stallone.<br><br>To be rocky means be in a bad state or condition, typically due to a wound or a practice-induced injury.
Rocuronium is a medication used in conjunction with other medications to induce amnesia and unconsciousness for tracheal intubation in the induction of anesthesia. It is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent that works by blocking the effect of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, leading to muscle relaxation. It is given by injection into a vein.
A chemical or substance used to kill rodents, typically mice or rats, often in the form of bait or poison.
Rodenticides are poisonous substances used to kill rodents, such as mice, rats, and squirrels. They are often used to control pest populations in homes, agriculture, and public health settings. Rodenticides can take various forms, including baits, traps, and other delivery methods.