fishing rod

noun
UK /ˈfɪʃɪŋ rɒd/
US /ˈfɪʃɪŋ rɑːd/

A long stick with a line and hook that people use to catch fish.

He carried his fishing rod down to the river and waited for a bite.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A flexible pole used in angling, often made of fiberglass or carbon fiber.

The carbon fiber fishing rod was light but very strong.

3. A tool or device used metaphorically to draw people in or lure them.

The free samples were a fishing rod for new customers.

4. In some games, an item used to catch fish or aquatic creatures.

She equipped a fishing rod to catch rare fish in the game.