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- rod bolt/ˈrɒd ˌbəʊlt/A bolt specifically designed to fasten and hold together the two halves (the rod and cap) of a connecting rod in an internal combustion engine.nounLow (Specialist Technical Term)
- rod mill/ˈrɒd ˌmɪl/A piece of industrial equipment used in metalworking for grinding ores into particles by means of rotating steel rods.nounC2
- rodchenko/rɒdˈtʃɛŋkəʊ/A surname, most famously associated with the Russian avant-garde artist and photographer Alexander Rodchenko.nounLow (Proper Noun)
- roddick/ˈrɒd.ɪk/A proper noun referring primarily to a surname of English origin, most famously associated with tennis player Andy Roddick.nounVery Low
- rode/rəʊd/The simple past tense of the verb 'ride,' meaning to sit on and control the movement of an animal (especially a horse) or vehicle.verbB1
- rodent/ˈrəʊ.dənt/A mammal belonging to the order Rodentia, characterized by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in each of the upper and lower jaws that must be kept short by gnawing.adjectivenounC1
- rodent operative/ˈrəʊ.dənt ˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/A humorous or euphemistic term for a rat catcher or pest controller specialising in rodents.nounVery Low
- rodent ulcer/ˌrəʊd(ə)nt ˈʌlsə/A malignant skin tumour, specifically a slowly-growing, destructive form of basal cell carcinoma, typically appearing on the face.nounLow
- rodentia/rəʊˈdenʃə/The scientific name of the order of mammals that includes rats, mice, squirrels, beavers, and similar gnawing animals.nounLow (Technical)
- rodenticide/rəʊˈdɛntɪsaɪd/A chemical substance or preparation used to kill rodents, such as rats and mice.nounRare
- rodeo/ˈrəʊ.di.əʊ/A public performance featuring cowboy skills such as riding broncos, roping calves, and steer wrestling.nounverb-intransitiveB2
- roderic/ˈrɒd.ər.ɪk/A proper noun, typically a male given name of Germanic origin meaning 'famous ruler'.nounVery Low
- roderick/ˈrɒd.ər.ɪk/A masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'famous ruler' or 'famous power'.nounLow
- rodez/ʁɔ.dɛz/A historic city in the Occitanie region of southern France.nounRare/Proper Noun
- rodger/ˈrɒdʒ.ə/To have sexual intercourse with (slang, often vulgar).nounVery Low (in formal contexts), Medium (in very specific slang/vulgar contexts)
- rodgers/ˈrɒdʒ.əz/A patronymic surname meaning 'son of Roger'; also used in specific company names (e.g., Rogers Communications).nounLow (as a common noun, it is non-existent; as a proper noun, frequency depends on context and region)
- rodhos/ˈrəʊd.haʊs/a commercial establishment, typically a bar, restaurant, or inn, located along a main road or highway, often serving travelers.nounC1
- rodi/ˈrəʊdi/(Obsolete) A unit of weight for cheese.nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
- rodin/ˈrəʊ.dæ̃/Proper noun referring to the French sculptor Auguste Rodin, famous for works like 'The Thinker' and 'The Kiss'.nounLow to Medium (Common in art historical contexts, rare in general discourse).
- rodman/ˈrɒdmən/A person whose job is to hold and move a measuring rod, especially in surveying or construction.nounVery Low
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