Search references for ROD RIVER. Phrases containing ROD RIVER
See searches and references containing ROD RIVER!ROD RIVER
River in Sibiu County, Romania
The Rod is a left tributary of the river Apold in Romania. It flows into the Apold in Apoldu de Sus. Its length is 12 km (7.5 mi) and its basin size is
Rod_(river)
Topics referred to by the same term
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
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
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
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
District of Nangarhar, Afghanistan
red. Rod mean river or canal. In time of Taliban the district's official name was Sra Rod. As of 12 February 2009, the district governor of Surkh Rod district
Surkh-Rōd_District
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
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
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
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
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
Province of Afghanistan
Pakistan. The province's landscape is shaped by the Kabul, Kunar, and Surkh Rod rivers, which support extensive agricultural production and sustain some of Afghanistan's
Nangarhar_Province
1974 Yugoslavian film
Hell River, also known as Partisans (Serbo-Croatian: Partizani / Партизани) and The Last Guerilla, is a 1974 Yugoslav partisan film starring Rod Taylor
Hell_River
Island in the River Thames, England
Rod Eyot or Rod Ait is an island in the River Thames in England near Henley-on-Thames on the reach above Hambledon Lock. It is close to Mill Meadows and
Rod_Eyot
Comune in Lombardy, Italy
the Cimbri. The name may be from the Celtic rhaudes 'field', or raud or rod 'river' (cf. Roddi and Roddino in the Province of Cuneo). Another theory postulates
Rho,_Lombardy
2024 comedy film directed by Peter Farrelly
Summerhayes offers him a job leading a major merger with World River, a San Francisco-based company. Rod managed to win over Ted, and pointed out Summerhayes's
Ricky_Stanicky
Angling technique
streams, large rivers, bays and estuaries, and open ocean). In fly fishing, fish are caught by using artificial flies that are cast with a fly rod and a fly
Fly_fishing
Village in Afghanistan
Surkh-Rōd District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. It is located in the capital of Surkh-Rod district, Sultanpur. It is bordered by Surkh-Rod river to
Qala-e-Haji_Sahib
River in the Scottish Borders and northern England
with the River Tweed. The Tweed is one of the great salmon rivers of Britain and the only river in England where an Environment Agency rod licence is
River_Tweed
American comedian and television host (1933–2014)
Molinsky (June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014), known professionally as Joan Rivers, was an American comedian, actress, producer, writer and television host
Joan_Rivers
with either a normal length fly rod, or a rod referred to as a double-handed fly rod, often called a Spey rod. Spey rods can also be used for standard overhead
Spey_casting
2024 studio album by Rod Wave
Last Lap is the sixth studio album by American rapper and singer Rod Wave. It was released on October 11, 2024, through Alamo Records. The album features
Last_Lap
Canadian sportscaster
Rod Black (born September 28, 1962) is a Canadian sports announcer best known for his work with CTV Sports and TSN from 1990 to 2021. He is now a host
Rod_Black
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
Human settlement in Egypt
Rod El Farag neighbours the River Nile to the west, Bulaq district to the south, Shubra district to the east and al-Sahel district to the north. Rod El
Rod_El_Farag
Village in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan
On the south it is bordered by the Qara Khushkak wash and the Surkh Rod River to the north. The community owns land adjacent to the PRT bridge across
Shamsa_Pur
Scottish nurse, registrar and salmon fisher
Ballantine landed a 64lb (29kg) salmon on the River Tay, the largest recorded from a British river with rod and line. Georgina Ballantine was born on 25
Georgina_Ballantine
Highway bridge over Nile River in Egypt
The Rod El Farag Axis Bridge or simply Tahya Misr Bridge (Egyptian Arabic: كوبرى تحيا مصر) is a cable-stayed bridge over the Nile river located in the
Rod_El_Farag_Axis_Bridge
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
American poet, singer-songwriter and actor
Rod McKuen was an American poet, singer-songwriter, and actor. Reissues are not listed. https://books.google.com/books?id=OwkEAAAAMBAJ&lpg=RA1-PA16&dq
Rod_McKuen_discography
Australian bushman and inspiration for Crocodile Dundee (1954–1999)
Retrieved 21 January 2012. Milliken, Robert (12 August 1999). "Obituary: Rod Ansell". The Independent. Retrieved 17 January 2012. Toohey, Paul (7 August
Rod_Ansell
Song from the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's
"Moon River" is a song composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It was originally performed by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film Breakfast
Moon_River
Indigenous irrigation system in Pakistan
Rod Koh or Rod Kohi (Persian: راد کوہ) is a form of irrigation system in Pakistan. Rod means channel and Koh means mountain in Persian. The Rod Kohi system
Rod_Koh
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
Drive for a reciprocating piston pump in an oil well
vertical reciprocating motion necessary to drive the polished-rod and accompanying sucker rod and column (fluid) load. The engineering term for this type
Pumpjack
Village in Southern Norway, Norway
Rød or Røed is a village in Arendal municipality in Agder county, Norway. The village is located at the mouth of the river Nidelva on the southwest side
Rød,_Arendal
American football player and coach (born 1965)
19, 2018. "Rod Woodson, Combine Results, CB - Purdue". nflcombineresults.com. Retrieved June 20, 2022. Jenkins, T.J. (October 30, 2009). "Rod Woodson: Boilin'
Rod_Woodson
Rod MacSween is the founder and CEO of International Talent Booking (ITB). He was known for bringing artists such as: The Who, Pink Floyd and Robert Plant’s
Rod_MacSween
American baseball player (born 1999)
professional debut in 2021 with the Charleston RiverDogs of the Low-A East. He was promoted to the Bowling Green Hot Rods of the High-A East in mid-August. After
Alika_Williams
Village in Southern Norway, Norway
Rød is a village in Gjerstad municipality in Agder county, Norway. The village is located along the Storelva river, about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) north
Rød,_Gjerstad
Invention
water wheel in question had a rotary, not a reciprocal, motion. So that the rods could be made to move in a reciprocal fashion, a change of direction had
Flatrod_system
Rod and Line is a noted book on fishing first published in 1929 (and re-issued many times since) by the famous author Arthur Ransome. It is a collection
Rod_and_Line
Alphabetic List of Rivers of Romania A | B | C | D–F | G–H | I–K | L–O | P | R | S | T–U | V–Z
List_of_rivers_of_Romania:_R
Australian poet and journalist
review] Massacre myth, by Rod Moran", Aboriginal History, 23: 124–128, retrieved 1 June 2015 Moran, Rod (2010), "Forrest River, the Angel of Mons and some
Rod_Moran
English folk rock band
mandolin, harmonica), Simon Cowe (guitar, mandolin, banjo, keyboards), Rod Clements (bass guitar, violin) and Ray Laidlaw (drums). They are best known
Lindisfarne_(band)
American drummer (born 1953)
Rod Morgenstein (born April 19, 1953) is an American drummer with rock bands Winger and Dixie Dregs. He also played with Fiona, Platypus, the Steve Morse
Rod_Morgenstein
2024 video game
control Zelda on a quest to save Link and the kingdom of Hyrule using the Tri Rod, a magical artifact provided by the fairy Tri, who assists her. The visual
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Echoes_of_Wisdom
confirmation this fish was caught by rod and line method. 6 lb oz perch caught by angler known as Bill from River Thames in March 2014. Assumed reason
Angling records in the United Kingdom
Angling_records_in_the_United_Kingdom
American knife company
and sales executive is Rod Bremer and the finance executive is Peggy Bremer. CRKT was founded in 1994 by Paul Gillespi and Rod Bremer. Both individuals
Columbia_River_Knife_&_Tool
Series of fatal fish attacks in India
The Kali River goonch attacks were a series of fatal attacks on humans believed to be perpetrated by a goonch weighing 90 kilograms (200 lb) in three
Kali_River_goonch_attacks
Wildlife documentary television series
River Monsters is a British wildlife documentary television series produced for Animal Planet by Icon Films of Bristol, United Kingdom. It is hosted by
River_Monsters
Nuclear research facility in Ontario, Canada
Deep River neutron monitor operated once in Chalk river. In nuclear reactors, including NRX, Uranium-238 is converted to Plutonium-239 in the fuel rods. For
Chalk_River_Laboratories
American baseball player (born 1971)
Brewers in 1998. Henderson finished his playing career with the Sacramento River Cats, the AAA affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, in 2001. Henderson joined
Rod_Henderson
River in Rhode Island, United States
Usquepaug River. Below is a list of all crossings over the Queen River. The list starts at the headwaters and goes downstream. Exeter Ten Rod Road (RI
Queen_River_(Rhode_Island)
American actress and singer (born 1979)
and Young Frankenstein by Mel Brooks are my favorites. "Kate Hudson has A-Rod flirting with Buddhism". Daily News. New York. October 25, 2009. Retrieved
Kate_Hudson
River flowing from Afghanistan to Turkmenistan
The Hari River (Persian: هریرود or Dari: هری رود, romanized: Harī Rōd; Pashto: د هري سیند) or Herat River or Tejen River or Harirud is a river flowing
Hari_(Afghanistan)
American serial killer (1946–1989)
District. After bludgeoning Sparks with a metal rod from her bed frame, he sexually assaulted her with the same rod causing extensive internal injuries and rupturing
Ted_Bundy
English actor (born 1942)
in Villain (1971), Teddy Bass in Sexy Beast (2000), Frank Powell in Hot Rod (2007), Tai Lung in Kung Fu Panda (2008), reprised the role in Kung Fu Panda
Ian_McShane
Metal added to join two other metal parts
such as lead burning, are typically autogenous and a separate wire filler rod of the same metal is only added if there is a gap to fill. Some metals, such
Filler_metal
Subspecies of Salmo trout
quickly and deeply. Fly rods are used to catch river trout. Medium-sized, wet and dry flies are thrown into streams with a rod of AFTMA Class 4-6, intended
Salmo_trutta_fario
Welsh singer (born 1951)
likened to Rod Stewart and Kim Carnes as a result of her vocal cord nodule operation in the 1970s, sometimes even being referred to as "the female Rod Stewart"
Bonnie_Tyler
River in Afghanistan
the province of Nangarhar. It gives its name to the district of Surkh Rod. The river flows north-east, then east, to the north of the western part of the
Surkhab_River
Polyphyletic grouping of dolphins
When river dolphins surface, their lens and cornea correct the nearsightedness that results from the refraction of light. They have both rod and cone
River_dolphin
River in South Africa
Project "9.5kg Giant Largemouth Yellowfish caught in the Wilge River with a 5wt fly rod". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2012-04-07
Wilge_River
Continent
picnic basket to freedom), in: Süddeutsche Zeitung 17 May 2010. Andreas Rödder, Deutschland einig Vaterland – Die Geschichte der Wiedervereinigung (2009)
Europe
Unit of area
equal to a square rod (1 square rod is 0.00625 acre) 4 roods A furlong by a chain (furlong 220 yards, chain 22 yards) 40 rods by 4 rods, 160 rods2 (historically
Acre
American actor (born 1936)
(specifically, Lawrence of Arabia, Great Expectations and The Bridge on the River Kwai), as among the films that inspired him. When asked if he has ever contemplated
Bruce_Dern
US Department of Energy reservation in South Carolina
The Savannah River Site (SRS), formerly the Savannah River Plant, is a United States Department of Energy (DOE) industrial complex located in South Carolina
Savannah_River_Site
American politician (born 1986)
from seat on key House committee". The Forward. Retrieved March 29, 2026. Rod, Marc (May 5, 2023). "Lawler, Gottheimer aim to expand U.S. anti-boycott
Mike_Lawler
River in Wyoming and Montana, United States
The Madison River is a headwater tributary of the Missouri River, approximately 183 miles (295 km) long, in Wyoming and Montana. Its confluence with the
Madison_River
American basketball player (born 2008)
2008), nicknamed "TK", is an American high school basketball player for Rod Wave Elite of the Overtime Elite basketball league. He is committed to play
Taylen_Kinney
Canadian politician
Rod Sanderson Visser is a former Canadian politician. Visser served as a BC Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 2001 until
Rod_Visser
Dominican baseball player (born 1999)
26-August 1. Hernández made 119 appearances for the High-A Bowling Green Hot Rods in 2022, slashing .255/.368/.499 with career-highs in home runs (24) and
Heriberto_Hernández
American poet, songwriter, composer, and singer (1933–2015)
"Rod McKuen obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved February 5, 2016. Huey, Steve. "Rod McKuen Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved January 31, 2015. "Rod McKuen
Rod_McKuen
City in British Columbia, Canada
Sybil Andrews – artist Rod Brind'Amour – National Hockey League player (born in Ottawa but learned to play hockey in Campbell River) and current coach of
Campbell River, British Columbia
Campbell_River,_British_Columbia
1987 song by Robbie Robertson
formats of "Somewhere Down the Crazy River". "Broken Arrow" was later popularized by English singer-songwriter Rod Stewart, who included a cover of the
Broken Arrow (Robbie Robertson song)
Broken_Arrow_(Robbie_Robertson_song)
1863 massacre of Shoshone by U.S. military
Society (Idaho). 1917. p. 21 – via Internet Archive. Miller, Rod (2008). Massacre at Bear River: First, Worst, Forgotten. Caxton Press. ISBN 978-0-87004-462-5
Bear_River_Massacre
River in British Columbia, Canada
Rivermen Rod and Gun Club. Archived from the original on September 12, 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2019. "Giant 12 foot Sturgeon caught on Fraser River « Great
Fraser_River
American alternative country band
(March 8, 2006). "Suburban Home signs Drag the River (ALL, Armchair Martian, Nobodys, Pinhead Circus, Hot Rod Circuit)". Punknews.org. Archived from the original
Drag the River (Colorado band)
Drag_the_River_(Colorado_band)
British royal regalia
pallium, and other vestments; a gold sceptre, two rods, a gold crown, comb, and spoon; a crown and two rods for the queen's coronation; and a chalice of onyx
Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom
Crown_Jewels_of_the_United_Kingdom
Abstract strategy board game
first player to have three stacks of height 6 or more is the winner. Rod Rivers reviewed Quantum for Games and Puzzles magazine, writing that patience
Quantum_(board_game)
River in west Wales
lampreys, river lampreys and sea lampreys. The Towy has the distinction of having accidentally produced by far the biggest fish ever taken on rod and line
River_Towy
English rock musician (born 1947)
Beck-Ola. The group split in 1969, and Wood departed along with lead vocalist Rod Stewart to join former Small Faces members Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan and Kenney
Ronnie_Wood
River in North Yorkshire, England
all located between two sets of weirs each. Local rod fishing associations have access on the River Esk to almost 8 miles (13 km) of riverside fishing
River_Esk,_North_Yorkshire
2001 live album by Jazz Is Dead
bass Rod Morgenstein – drums Edelstein, Paula. "Jazz Is Dead: Great Sky River". AllMusic. Retrieved August 8, 2022. "Jazz Is Dead: Great Sky River". Jazz
Great_Sky_River_(album)
Tennis tournament
championship match was broadcast before a national audience; thirty-four-year-old Rod Laver, met heir apparent, seventeen-year-old Björn Borg. Laver, who in 1961
River Oaks International Tennis Tournament
River_Oaks_International_Tennis_Tournament
American football player (born 1989)
it "TIE-rod" for years, Browns guard Joel Bitonio and fourth-string quarterback Brogan Roback were heard on the show pronouncing it "tuh-ROD", which was
Tyrod_Taylor
1982 studio album by Michael Jackson
parts and Eddie Van Halen of the rock band Van Halen to play the solo. When Rod Temperton wrote the song "Thriller", he wanted to call it "Starlight" or
Thriller_(album)
American new wave band
Mothersbaugh, as well as Gerald's brother Bob Casale on guitar, and friends Rod Reisman and Fred Weber on drums and vocals, respectively. This performance
Devo
Clough (R) Nun Brook (L) River Colne (R) Lees Beck (Becomes Fenay Beck upstream, then Beldon Brook) (R) Ox Field Beck (becomes Rods Beck near Gawthorpe) (R)
List_of_rivers_of_England
River in the western United States
Fishing Guide-Yellowstone River". mt.gov. Archived from the original on 8 October 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2018. Walinchus, Rod; Travis, Tom (1995). Fly
Yellowstone_River
Part of the Indian campaign of Alexander the Great
Macedonian missiles before they could kill their panicked mounts with poisoned rods, and hence the maddened animals wrought enormous havoc, trampling many of
Battle_of_the_Hydaspes
River in Alaska
sportsmen's lodge in the Bristol Bay watershed. List of Alaska rivers Bennett, Bo (2000). Rods & Wings. Anchorage: Publication Consultants. pp. 93–94. ISBN 9781888125627
Kakhonak_River
Fishing technique
usually manipulated with a fishing rod, although rodless techniques such as handlining also exist. Modern angling rods are usually fitted with a fishing
Angling
U.S. state
2024. Frosch, Dan (March 29, 2011). "Schools Under Pressure to Spare the Rod Forever". The New York Times. Retrieved January 17, 2024. Gershoff, Elizabeth
Texas
American baseball player (born 2003)
leagues. Williams split the 2023 campaign between the High-A Bowling Green Hot Rods, Double-A Montgomery Biscuits, and Triple-A Durham Bulls. In 115 appearances
Carson_Williams_(baseball)
American journalist and writer
Crossing at Ivalo (fiction, 1990) Adam Bernstein, "Political Commentator Rod MacLeish, 80" (obituary), The Washington Post, July 4, 2006 at B07. Brandie
Roderick_MacLeish
Proposed highway bridge in United States
FEIS and ROD, construction started on Section 1 between the I-69/US-41/KY-425 interchange and US-60 in June 2022. The DEIS for the Ohio River Crossing
Interstate 69 Ohio River Crossing
Interstate_69_Ohio_River_Crossing
World War II landing operation in Europe
by Lieutenant General John Crocker 3rd Canadian Division: Major General Rod Keller Sword Beach British I Corps, commanded by Lieutenant General John
Normandy_landings
ROD RIVER
ROD RIVER
Boy/Male
Australian, British, Christian, English
Red Headed; Fire; Ruddy Complexioned
Female
English
(רï‹×Ÿ) Hebrew unisex name RON means "joy, song." Compare with strictly masculine Ron.
Boy/Male
English
Red.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Rhodes.German : variant of Rode 1.
Boy/Male
Scottish
Red Rob.
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Todd, TOD means "fox."
Boy/Male
Celtic American Gaelic Scottish French
Red haired.
Female
English
 Short form of English Rosalind, ROS means "weak horse." Compare with another form of Ros.
Boy/Male
American, British, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Gaelic, German, Hindu, Indian, Kerala, Netherlands, Scottish, Swedish, Swiss, Tamil
King; Red; Regal; Red Haired
Male
Irish
 Pet form of Irish Gaelic Roibéard, ROY means "bright fame." Compare with other forms of Roy.
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Jamaican
Famous Ruler; Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler; Renown Island
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, British, English
Red Haired; Roe Deer
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, English, French, Hebrew
Red Haired; Roe Deer
Boy/Male
Anglo Saxon American English
Red haired.
Male
Hebrew
(רï‹×Ÿ) Hebrew unisex name RON means "joy, song." Compare with another form of Ron.
Boy/Male
English American German
island of reeds. Also a famous ruler.
Female
German
 Short form of German Rosamund, ROS means "horse-protection." Compare with another form of Ros.
Boy/Male
Anglo Saxon English
Red haired.
Boy/Male
Australian, Chinese, French, Gaelic, Hebrew, Japanese
King; Red
Male
English
 Short form of English/Scottish Ronald, RON means "wise ruler." Compare with another form of Ron.
ROD RIVER
ROD RIVER
Female
French
Variant spelling of French Gileberte, GILABERTE means "pledge-bright."
Male
French
French name DÉSIRÉ means "desired."Â
Girl/Female
French American
or Jeanne.
Male
Russian
(ИльÑ) Russian form of Greek Elias, ILYA means "the Lord is my God."Â
Girl/Female
Tamil
Devakanya | தேவகநà¯à®¯à®¾
Celestial maiden, Divine damsel
Girl/Female
Australian, British, English, French, German, Latin, Shakespearean
Light; Bringer of Light
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Victorious
Girl/Female
Indian
Crest
Girl/Female
English
Of high value; brilliant. The precious diamond stone.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Bearer of sanjeevini mountain, Immortality
ROD RIVER
ROD RIVER
ROD RIVER
ROD RIVER
ROD RIVER
v. t.
To signify by a nod; as, to nod approbation.
n.
Ruddle; red ocher.
v. t.
To cover with sod; to turf.
a.
Filled with roe.
n.
See Rood, the cross.
v. t.
To treat as a god; to idolize.
n.
A husk; a pod; as, a peascod.
n.
A red pigment.
v. t.
To make red.
v. t.
To thrust some pointed instrument into; to prick with something sharp; as, to prod a soldier with a bayonet; to prod oxen; hence, to goad, to incite, to worry; as, to prod a student.
n.
A rod used as a tie. See Tie.
v. i.
To use the oar; as, to row well.
imp. & p. p.
of Rid
n.
An abbreviation for Red Republican. See under Red, a.
n.
A measure of five and a half yards in length; a rod; a perch; a pole.
a.
Of or pertaining to little rods; rod-shaped.