rod's
What the pole's
Rod's is the possessive form of rod, indicating something belonging to or associated with a rod.
A rod is a straight, slender stick or bar: The fishing rod's tip bent under the weight.
Rod is also a given name, short for Roderick or Rodney: Rod's car is in the shop.
Context usually clarifies whether the rod in question is an object or a person.
measurement
Resting spot for birds
- poleCylindrical shaft or extremity
- surveyor'sOf one who measures land
- landEarth's solid surface
- chainLinked segments forming length
discipline
Penalty for an offense
- spankingStriking the buttocks
- correctionFixing of mistakes
- strictnessInflexibility in enforcement
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
biblical
Possessive of workers
- serpent'sBelonging to a snake
- miracleSupernatural occurrence beyond explanation
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- shepherd'sOf a flock keeper
possession
Of one who has
- holder'sBelonging to possessor
- fisherman'sOf one who catches
- angler'sOf one who casts lines
- wielder'sPossessive of handler
fishing
Gear or takedown
mechanical
Establishing a link
- shaft'sOf a long pole
- linkageConnected system of parts
- cylinder'sOf a tubular shape
- engine'sOf the driving mechanism
perch
Resting spot for birds
- poleCylindrical shaft or extremity
- surveyor'sOf one who measures land
- landEarth's solid surface
punishment
Penalty for an offense
- spankingStriking the buttocks
- correctionFixing of mistakes
- strictnessInflexibility in enforcement
staff's
Possessive of workers
owner's
Of one who has
- holder'sBelonging to possessor
- fisherman'sOf one who catches
- angler'sOf one who casts lines
tackle
Gear or takedown
catch · tip · flex · action · blank · guides · ferrule · grip
connecting
Establishing a link
- shaft'sOf a long pole
- linkageConnected system of parts
- cylinder'sOf a tubular shape
bar's
Of a tavern
- beam'sPossessive of support
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- tensionStretched or strained state
- fishing rodTackle for catching fish
- lightning rodGrounded spike for discharges
- hot rodModified car for racing
- curtain rodBar supporting window fabric
- measuring rodGraduated stick for sizing
- rod and reelLine-casting equipment combination