Rod
Rod noun - A straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide.
Usage example: a curtain rod
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How words are described
| good | good rod | good stick |
| thick | thick rod | thick stick |
| full | full rod | full stick |
| long | long rod | long stick |
| Other adjectives: ordinary, right, certain, single, sharp, small, powerful, large, big, huge, wooden, capable, thin, new, flaming, broken, primary, flying, literal, said, giant, magical, collapsible, electric, measuring. | ||
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A character dangles some kind of treat on a stick in front of an animal, or even in front of another character, similar to fishing with a rod, line, and bait.
Source: Motivation on a Stick -
Inserting a metal rod into a ball of pure technology, then poking the ball of technology with a stick causes lightning to shoot out of the rod.
Source: Lightning Gun -
Harry's blasting rod is a hand-carved stick the size of a small baton, enchanted to specialize in focusing his fire magic much better than his staff would and has the advantage of being more concealable.
Source: Magic Wand
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