luminousrod
nounUK /ˈluːmɪnəs rɒd/
US /ˈluːmɪnəs rɑːd/
A luminous rod is a stick that gives off its own light in the dark.
The child waved the luminous rod at the night parade.
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2. A rod-shaped light source used in photography or stage lighting.
The photographer mounted a luminous rod above the set.
3. A glowing bar-shaped object used as a safety marker on roads or at sea.
The crew placed a luminous rod along the edge of the runway.
4. A fictional or scientific instrument that emits a steady beam of light.
In the story, the hero used a luminous rod to find the hidden cave.