The surveyors used ranging rods to measure the distance between the two points.

I saw several riding-rods at the equestrian store.

I saw a group of flying rods in the sky.

I have a collection of spinning rods.

I grilled the meat rods on the barbecue.

He used to ride the rods when he was a young hobo.

The truss rods on the guitar help to adjust the neck's curvature.

The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod is a ceremonial officer in the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Spare the rod and spoil the child.

Using that credit card is just a rod for one's own back.