'Fishing rod' definitions:

Definition of 'fishing rod'

From: WordNet
noun
A rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line [syn: fishing rod, fishing pole]

Definition of 'Fishing rod'

From: GCIDE
  • Fishing \Fish"ing\, a. [From Fishing, n.] Pertaining to fishing; used in fishery; engaged in fishing; as, fishing boat; fishing tackle; fishing village. [1913 Webster]
  • Fishing fly, an artificial fly for fishing.
  • Fishing line, a line used in catching fish.
  • Fishing net, a net of various kinds for catching fish; including the bag net, casting net, drag net, landing net, seine, shrimping net, trawl, etc.
  • Fishing rod, a long slender rod, to which is attached the line for angling.
  • Fishing smack, a sloop or other small vessel used in sea fishing.
  • Fishing tackle, apparatus used in fishing, as hook, line, rod, etc.
  • Fishing tube (Micros.), a glass tube for selecting a microscopic object in a fluid. [1913 Webster]