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up rod or Rod in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Look up ród, röd, rød, or roð in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Rod, Ród, Rőd, Rød, Röd, ROD, or
Rod
British singer-songwriter (born 1945)
Hildred, Rod Stewart: The New Biography, p. 41. Gray, Rod Stewart: The Visual Documentary, p. 14. Nelson and Bangs, Rod Stewart, p. 61. Pidgeon, Rod Stewart
Rod_Stewart
Senior parliamentary officer
The Gentleman or Lady Usher of the Black Rod, often shortened to Black Rod, is a senior parliamentary officer in the House of Lords responsible for ceremonial
Black_Rod
American screenwriter (1924–1975)
later became a butcher after the Great Depression forced the store to close. Rod had an older brother, novelist and aviation writer Robert J. Serling. Serling
Rod_Serling
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up rød in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Rød is the Norwegian and Danish word for the color "red". It is also a shortened version of the Norwegian
Rød
American rapper and singer (born 1998)
Rodarius Marcell Green (born August 27, 1998), known professionally as Rod Wave, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Signed to Alamo Records
Rod_Wave
American baseball player (born 1975)
Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman and current
Alex_Rodriguez
Symbol of medicine
The Rod of Asclepius (⚕; /æsˈkliːpiəs/, Ancient Greek: Ῥάβδος τοῦ Ἀσκληπιοῦ, Rhábdos toû Asklēpioû, sometimes also spelled Asklepios), also known as the
Rod_of_Asclepius
Irish and Scottish symbol of authority
The White Rod, White Wand, Rod of Inauguration, or Wand of Sovereignty, in the Irish language variously called the slat na ríghe (rod of kingship) and
White_Rod
Canadian ice hockey player and coach (born 1970)
the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nicknamed "Rod the Bod" and "Mr. Hurricane", Brind'Amour has played or coached for the Hurricanes
Rod_Brind'Amour
Piston engine component which connects the piston to the crankshaft
rod, also called a 'con rod', is the part of a piston engine which connects the piston to the crankshaft. Together with the crank, the connecting rod
Connecting_rod
Governor of Illinois from 2003 to 2009
Rod R. Blagojevich (/bləˈɡɔɪ.əvɪtʃ/ blə-GOY-ə-vitch; born December 10, 1956), often referred to by his nickname "Blago", is an American politician who
Rod_Blagojevich
Staves carried by Moses's brother, Aaron, in the Torah
along with Moses's rod, Aaron's rod was endowed with miraculous power during the Plagues of Egypt that preceded the Exodus. Later, his rod miraculously sprouted
Aaron's_rod
Photoreceptor cells that can function in lower light better than cone cells
Rod cells are photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that can function in lower light better than the other type of visual photoreceptor, cone cells
Rod_cell
Angling tool
A fishing rod or fishing pole is a long, thin rod used by anglers to catch fish by manipulating a line ending in a hook (formerly known as an angle, hence
Fishing_rod
Metal rod intended to protect a structure from a lightning strike
A lightning rod or lightning conductor (British English) is a metal rod mounted on a structure and intended to protect the structure from a lightning
Lightning_rod
English songwriter, producer and musician (1949–2016)
1949. Interviewed for the BBC Radio 2 documentary The Invisible Man: the Rod Temperton Story, he said that he was a musician from an early age: "My father
Rod_Temperton
A cruising rod is a simple device used to quickly estimate the number of pieces of lumber yielded by a given piece of timber. Similarly to a yardstick
Cruising_rod
American car with a large engine modified for linear speed
Hot rods are typically American automobiles that have been rebuilt or modified with larger or more powerful engines optimized for speed and acceleration
Hot_rod
Surname list
Einar Rød (1897–1931), Norwegian actor Harald Rød (1907–1982), Norwegian farmer and politician Henrik Rød (born 1975), Norwegian politician Ingolf Rød (1889–1963)
Rød_(surname)
Orbit to planetary surface attack with inert projectiles
magazine of tungsten rods and a directional thrust system. When a strike is ordered, the launch vehicle brakes one of the rods out of its orbit and into
Kinetic_bombardment
British journalist (born 1960)
Rod Liddle (born 1 April 1960) is an English journalist and an associate editor of The Spectator. He was an editor of BBC Radio 4's Today. He wrote the
Rod_Liddle
Pseudoscientific attempts to locate underground objects
(in the United States). A Y-shaped twig or rod, or two L-shaped ones, called dowsing rods or divining rods are normally used, and the motion of these
Dowsing
Musical comedy by Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx, and Jeff Whitty
Me"). Nicky, who is straight, suspects that Rod is gay and assures Rod it is okay with him if he is, but Rod insists otherwise ("If You Were Gay"). While
Avenue_Q
Topics referred to by the same term
Arod or A-Rod may refer to: A-Rod (Alex Rodriguez, born 1975), American Major League Baseball player A-Rod (Aaron Rodgers, born 1983), American National
Arod
American heavy metal band
Rods are an American heavy metal band formed in 1980 by David "Rock" Feinstein (guitar, vocals) [Born in 1947], Steven Starmer (bass, vocals), Rods (tambourine
The_Rods
rod is a level staff used in surveying. The rod is used in levelling procedures to determine elevations and is read using a level. A Philadelphia rod
Philadelphia_rod
American convicted murderer
Roderick Justin "Rod" Ferrell (born March 28, 1980) is an American murderer and cult leader. He was a member of a loose-knit gang of teenagers from Murray
Rod_Ferrell
Australian actor (1930–2015)
2023. Official website Rod Taylor at IMDb Rod Taylor at the TCM Movie Database (archived) Rod Taylor at Rotten Tomatoes Rod Taylor Australian theatre
Rod_Taylor
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up hot rod, hot-rod, or hotrod in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A Hot rod is a typically American car with a large engine modified for linear
Hot_Rod_(disambiguation)
New Zealand businessman
questions: Rod Drury". The New Zealand Herald. 25 December 2011. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 25 July 2018. Pullar-Strecker, Tom (17 November 2017). "Rod Drury:
Rod_Drury
American radio and television announcer (1937–2003)
Robert Ray "Rod" Roddy (September 28, 1937 – October 27, 2003) was an American radio and television announcer. He was primarily known for his role as
Rod_Roddy
Topics referred to by the same term
Rod, Rodney or Roderick Smith may refer to: Rod Smith (poet) (born 1962), American poet and editor (edits the journal Aerial and publishes Edge Books)
Rod_Smith
Unit of length
The rod, perch, or pole (sometimes also lug) is a surveyor's tool and a unit of length with various historical definitions. In British imperial and US
Rod_(unit)
Norwegian police prosecutor
Knut Rød (30 June 1900 – 19 May 1986) was a Norwegian police prosecutor responsible for the arrest, detention and transfer of Jewish men, women and children
Knut_Rød
British rock musician (born 1945)
related to Rod Argent at Wikimedia Commons Official website Interview with Rod Argent on Pause&Play website – April 2001 Video interview with Rod Argent at
Rod_Argent
Device used to regulate the power of a nuclear reactor
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the rate of fission of the nuclear fuel – uranium or plutonium. Their compositions include chemical
Control_rod
Type of red sausage common in Denmark
Rød pølse (listen, "red sausage") is a type of brightly red, boiled pork sausage very common in Denmark. Since hot dog stands are almost everywhere in
Rød_pølse
Name list
commentator Rod Allen (advertising executive) (1929–2007), nicknamed the "jingle king" Rod Argent (born 1945), English singer and keyboardist Rod Bernard
Rod_(given_name)
Tool used for clean firearm bores
A cleaning rod is a firearm maintenance tool that can be used to clean the inside (bore) of a gun's barrel, and is made in different sizes for use on
Cleaning_rod
Harley-Davidson cruiser motorcycle
The Harley-Davidson VRSC (V-twin racing street custom), or V-Rod, is a line of V-twin cruiser motorcycles made by Harley-Davidson from 2002 until 2017
Harley-Davidson_VRSC
Topics referred to by the same term
Rod Brown may refer to: Rod Brown (basketball) (born 1978), American basketball player Rod Brown (gridiron football) (born 1963), American football player
Rod_Brown
Slender structural unit
A tie rod or tie bar (also known as a hanger rod if vertical) is a slender structural unit used as a tie and (in most applications) capable of carrying
Tie_rod
2009 album by Kent
Röd (Swedish for Red) is the eighth studio album by Swedish alternative rock band Kent. It was released as digital download exclusively through the band's
Röd
Surname list
Rod is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Carmo Rod (16 July 1939 – 13 August 1975), professional name of Carmo Piedade Rodrigues, Indian
Rod_(surname)
Rod Dyer (born in South Africa) is an American graphic artist, illustrator, photographer and restaurateur. Dyer has been described as a "prominent graphic
Rod_Dyer
Topics referred to by the same term
Rod Perry may refer to: Rod Perry (American football) (born 1953), American football coach and player Rod Perry (actor) (1934–2020), American actor Rodney
Rod_Perry
American movement within the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Shepherd's Rod or Davidian Seventh-day Adventists movement was founded in 1929 by Victor Houteff. He joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1919
Shepherd's_Rod
Panamanian–American baseball player/coach (born 1945)
behind Ty Cobb, and on July 12, 2016, the AL batting title was renamed to the Rod Carew American League batting title. In 1977, Carew was named the recipient
Rod_Carew
American actor (1925–2002)
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rod Steiger. Rod Steiger at IMDb Rod Steiger at the Internet Broadway Database Rod Steiger at the TCM Movie Database
Rod_Steiger
Australian tennis player (born 1938)
time when the Davis Cup was deemed as significant as the four majors. The Rod Laver Arena (the main show court of the Australian Open) and the Laver Cup
Rod_Laver
Elongated visual artifacts appearing in media
In cryptozoology and ufology, "rods" (also known as "skyfish", "air rods", or "solar entities") are elongated visual artifacts appearing in photographic
Rod_(optical_phenomenon)
Guitar neck part
The truss rod is a component of a guitar or other stringed instrument that stabilizes the lengthwise forward curvature (also called relief) of the neck
Truss_rod
American journalist (born 1967)
Ray Oliver Dreher Jr. (born February 14, 1967), known as Rod Dreher, is an American conservative writer and editor living in Hungary. He was a columnist
Rod_Dreher
Style of vehicle customization
A rat rod, as usually known today, is a custom car with a deliberately worn-down, unfinished appearance, typically lacking paint, showing rust, and made
Rat_rod
English singer
a brief legal battle with Deep Purple in 1980, Evans retired from music. Rod Evans was born on 19 January 1947 in Edinburgh, Scotland but grew up in Slough
Rod_Evans
American basketball player and coach (born 1966)
"Rod Strickland Leaving G League Ignite to Become Head Coach of LIU Brooklyn". slamonline.com. Retrieved June 30, 2022. "Q&A: Allison Feaster, Rod Strickland
Rod_Strickland
Graduated rod used to measure differences between heights
A level staff, also called levelling rod, is a graduated wooden or aluminium rod, used with a levelling instrument to determine the difference in height
Level_staff
Link connecting the piston to the crank in a reciprocating piston mechanism
In a piston engine, a piston rod joins a piston to the crosshead and thus to the connecting rod that drives the crankshaft or (for steam locomotives) the
Piston_rod
1996 film by Cameron Crowe
speaks to Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rod Tidwell, a smaller client who is disgruntled with his pay. Rod tests Jerry's resolve through a long tirade
Jerry_Maguire
Laboratory glassware used for stirring
A glass stirring rod, glass rod, stirring rod or stir rod is a piece of laboratory equipment used to mix chemicals. They are usually made of solid glass
Glass_rod
Tooth structure
Rod sheath is an area identified in histologic sections of a tooth. It is found where enamel rods, the functional unit of enamel, meet interrod enamel
Rod_sheath
The following is the complete discography of British singer Rod Stewart. Throughout his career, Stewart has sold 120 million records worldwide, making
Rod_Stewart_discography
1955 single by Charlie Ryan
"Hot Rod Lincoln" is a song by American singer-songwriter Charlie Ryan, first released in 1955. It was written as an answer song to Arkie Shibley's 1950
Hot_Rod_Lincoln
Guitar amplifier
The Fender Hot Rod Deluxe is a guitar amplifier manufactured and sold by the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. It was introduced in 1996 as part
Fender_Hot_Rod_Deluxe
English rock band
English rock band formed in St Albans in 1962. Led by keyboardist/vocalist Rod Argent and lead vocalist Colin Blunstone, the group had their first British
The_Zombies
2007 film by Akiva Schaffer
Hot Rod is a 2007 American comedy film directed by Akiva Schaffer (in his directorial debut) and written by Pam Brady. The film stars Andy Samberg (in
Hot_Rod_(2007_film)
American film director (born 1962)
Rod Lurie (Hebrew: רוד לוריא; born May 15, 1962) is an Israeli-born American filmmaker, journalist and former film critic. Lurie was born in Israel, the
Rod_Lurie
American electrical engineer and political activist (born 1934)
tapped an Atari engineer, Rod Holt, to design a switching power supply that was much more efficient and generated less heat. Rod also keyed us into the fact
Rod_Holt
Walking stick used by Moses
The Staff of Moses, also known as the Rod of Moses or Staff of God, is mentioned in the Bible and Quran as a walking stick used by Moses. According to
Staff_of_Moses
Misunderstanding of the symbol of Hermes
Critics of this practice say that the correct symbol for medicine is the Rod of Asclepius, which has only one snake and no wings. Before the ancient Romans
Caduceus as a symbol of medicine
Caduceus_as_a_symbol_of_medicine
Type of suspension link
A Panhard rod (also called Panhard bar, track bar, or track rod) is a suspension link that provides lateral location of the axle. Invented by the Panhard
Panhard_rod
English comedian (1935–1999)
real Rod Hull who appeared in the last episode of the series. It was to be Hull's penultimate television appearance. A 2003 Channel 4 documentary, Rod Hull:
Rod_Hull
Type of corporal punishment
with a birch rod, typically used to strike the recipient's bare buttocks, although occasionally the back and/or shoulders. A birch rod (often shortened
Birching
Music genre
real thing." "Hot rod music" or "hot rod rock" evolved from surf music. Dick Dale recalled how surf music was re-imagined as hot rod music by a record
Surf_music
Type of computer memory
Rod memory is one of the many variations on magnetic core memory that attempts to lower costs by automating its manufacturing. It was introduced by NCR
Rod_memory
Rod connecting driving wheels of a locomotive
A coupling rod or side rod connects the driving wheels of a locomotive. Steam locomotives in particular usually have them, but some diesel and electric
Coupling_rod
American television producer
Eugene Wesley "Rod" Roddenberry Jr. (born February 5, 1974) is an American television producer and the chief executive officer of Roddenberry Entertainment
Rod_Roddenberry
British administrator (born 1965)
Rod, the first female Black Rod in the 650-year history of the role. During her tenure, the role was formally styled "The Lady Usher of the Black Rod";
Sarah_Clarke_(Black_Rod)
Small bars used for calculating in ancient East Asia
Counting rods (筭) are small bars, typically 3–14 cm (1" to 6") long, that were used by mathematicians for calculation in ancient East Asia. They are placed
Counting_rods
Rod with ridges wrapped around it
threaded rod, also known as a stud, is a relatively long rod that is threaded on both ends; the thread may extend along the complete length of the rod. They
Threaded_rod
American attorney (born 1965)
Rod Jay Rosenstein (/ˈroʊzənˌstaɪn/; born January 13, 1965) is an American attorney who served as the 37th United States deputy attorney general from
Rod_Rosenstein
British musician
reformed in 1977 and Clements continued to be part of the line-up until 2003. Rod rejoined Lindisfarne in 2015 and is currently touring and performing with
Rod_Clements
Rod Machado (b. 1953 in Oakland, California) is a pilot, flight instructor, and author. He is ATP rated, and is a member of the Aviation Speakers Bureau
Rod_Machado
Topics referred to by the same term
Rod Phillips may refer to: Rod Phillips (broadcaster) (born 1941), Canadian radio sportscaster Rod Phillips (American football) (born 1952), former American
Rod_Phillips
Norwegian diplomat, politician (born 1947)
Terje Rød-Larsen (born 22 November 1947) is a Norwegian former diplomat and politician. He held a number of public offices in Norway and at the UN until
Terje_Rød-Larsen
Topics referred to by the same term
Rod or Roderick Wright may refer to: Roderick Wright (bishop) (1940–2005), Scottish bishop Roderick Wright (politician) (born 1952), American politician
Rod_Wright
1989 video game
Street Rod is a racing video game developed by P.Z.Karen Co. Development Group and Logical Design Works, based on an original concept by Magic Partners
Street_Rod
Topics referred to by the same term
Rod or Rodney McDonald may refer to: Rod McDonald (footballer, born 1967), English football striker Rod McDonald (footballer, born 1992), English football
Rod_McDonald
Surveying instrument
A ranging rod, or range rod, is a surveying instrument used for marking the position of stations, and for sightings of those stations, as well as for
Ranging_rod
Arena in Melbourne
Rod Laver Arena is a multipurpose arena located within Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The arena is the main venue for the Australian
Rod_Laver_Arena
American TV anthology series (1959–1964)
science fiction horror anthology television series created and presented by Rod Serling, which ran for five seasons on CBS from October 2, 1959, to June
The_Twilight_Zone
Topics referred to by the same term
rod or rod of iron may refer to: Wrought iron, an iron alloy used in building and heavy construction Tree of life vision in the Book of Mormon, a rod
Iron_rod
Fly fishing rod made of split bamboo
A bamboo fly rod or a split cane rod is a fly fishing rod that is made from bamboo. The British generally use the term "split cane." In the U.S., most
Bamboo_fly_rod
American actor and singer (1939–2007)
Roger Lawrence "Rod" Strunk (March 26, 1939 – July 11, 2007), professionally known as Rod Lauren, was an American actor and singer. As an actor, he worked
Rod_Lauren
Surgical implant typically used to stabilise scoliosis
The Harrington rod (or Harrington implant) is a stainless steel surgical device. Historically, this rod was implanted along the spinal column to treat
Harrington_rod
Street rod gathering
Street Rod Nationals is the world's largest street rod gathering. It is hosted annually by the NSRA (National Street Rod Association). The Street Rod Nationals
Street_Rod_Nationals
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up spare the rod and spoil the child in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Spare the rod may refer to: Proverbs 13:24, commonly mistaken as the origin
Spare_the_rod
on June 19, 1964, with five seasons and 156 episodes. It was created by Rod Serling and broadcast on CBS. Ongoing popularity of the series brought about
List of The Twilight Zone episodes
List_of_The_Twilight_Zone_episodes
Media franchise based on an American television anthology series
American media franchise based on the anthology television series created by Rod Serling in which characters find themselves dealing with often disturbing
The_Twilight_Zone_(franchise)
ROD
ROD
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a minor place in Somerset, an area of land in the marshes near Markham. This is first recorded in the form Rodenye; it derives from the genitive case of the Old English personal name Hroda (a short form of the various compound names with the first element hrÅð ‘renown’) + Old English Ä“g ‘island’, ‘dry land (in a fen)’.
Male
Swedish
 Swedish form of Old Norse Róðgeirr, RODGER means "famous spear." Compare with another form of Rodger.
Surname or Lastname
Catalan and Southern French (Rodés)
Catalan and Southern French (Rodés) : habitational name from any of several places named Rodés, mainly those in El Pallars and El Conflent districts, in northern Catalonia. This has the same origin as Occitan Rodés (Rodez in French), in Avairon department (southern France), which is first recorded in the 6th century in the Latin form Rutensis, apparently from the name of the Gaulish tribal name Ruteni.Catalan : variant of Roda, from Catalan rodes, the plural of roda ‘wheel’.English : variant of Rhodes.
Male
French
French form of Old High German Hrodric, RODRIGUE means "famous power."
Female
Scottish
Scottish feminine form of English Rodney, RODINA means "Hroda's fen/island."
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Roderick, RODERIC means "famous power."
Male
French
Variant spelling of French Rodolphe, RODOLPH means "famous wolf."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Rodway in Somerset, Radway in Warwickshire or Devon, or Reddaway or Roadway, both in Devon. The modern surname appears to relate principally to the Warwickshire place name, which is from Old English rÄ“ad ‘red’ (or possibly rÄd ‘ride’) + weg ‘way’.
Male
English
 Pet form of English Roderick, RODDY means "famous power," "red king," or "reddish-brown." Also used as a pet form of many other names beginning with Rod-.
Male
French
French form of Latin Rudolphus, RODOLPHE means "famous wolf."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Roderick.
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly East Anglia)
English (chiefly East Anglia) : apparently a habitational name from an unidentified place, perhaps named with the Old English personal name Hroda (see Rodney) + Old English well(a) ‘spring’, ‘stream’.
Male
Spanish
Spanish and Portuguese form of Old High German Hrodric, RODRIGO means "famous power."
Surname or Lastname
Swedish
Swedish : variant of Rodén (see Roden).English : unexplained.French : from a pet form of Rode.Russian : unexplained.
Male
Italian
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Rudolphus, RODOLFO means "famous wolf."
Male
Russian
(Родион) Russian form of Greek Herodion, RODION means "sprung from a hero."
Male
English
Short form of English Rodger, RODGE means "famous spear."
Male
Russian
(РодÑ) Pet form of Russian Rodion, RODYA means "sprung from a hero."
Male
English
 Variant spelling of English Roger, RODGER means "famous spear." Compare with another form of Rodger.
Female
Romanian
Romanian name derived from the Slavic word rod, RODICA means "fertile."
ROD
ROD
Girl/Female
Christian, Greek, Indian
Pure
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Ascetic
Boy/Male
Arabic, Indian, Muslim, Parsi
Message
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Happiness; Our Joy
Girl/Female
Gaelic
Ireland.
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Causeless
Boy/Male
Tamil
Reshvanth | ரேஷà¯à®µà®‚த
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Rajasthani, Sindhi, Traditional
Look; Beauty; Appearance
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Grace or bitter.
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : topographic name for someone who lived near a pit or man-made hollow, from Old French fouille ‘pit’. The pit in question could have been a lime pit, a clay pit, or an excavation designed to receive refuse. There are several minor places in England named with this word, as for example Foyle Farm in Oxted, Surrey, and in some instances the surname may be a habitational name derived from one of these rather than directly from the physical feature.
ROD
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n.
One who carries and holds a leveling staff, or rod, in a surveying party.
n.
A rod used by conjurers, diviners, magicians, etc.
n.
A large burrowing South American rodent (Lagostomus trichodactylus) allied to the chinchillas, but much larger. Its fur is soft and rather long, mottled gray above, white or yellowish white beneath. There is a white band across the muzzle, and a dark band on each cheek. It inhabits grassy plains, and is noted for its extensive burrows and for heaping up miscellaneous articles at the mouth of its burrows. Called also biscacha, bizcacha, vischacha, vishatscha.
a.
Swung by the tide when at anchor; -- opposed to wind-rode.
n.
A streak or mark made on the skin by a rod or whip; a stripe; a wheal. See Wheal.
n.
Any one of numerous species of micelike rodents belonging to Arvicola and allied genera of the subfamily Arvicolinae. They have a thick head, short ears, and a short hairy tail.
n.
A rodomontadist.
pl.
of Rodsman
v. t.
Of or pertaining to the Rodentia.
a.
Full of rods or twigs.
n.
Rodomontade.
a.
Shaped like a little twig or rod.
n.
A rod used as a tie. See Tie.
n.
A small stick; a rod; a verge.
n.
One of the Rodentia.