1. The penis of an animal
2. Bull's penis used as instrument of punishment by flogging

ETYM The same word as rood. Related to Rood.
1. A long thin implement made of metal or wood.
2. Any rod-shaped bacterium.
3. Visual receptor cell sensitive to dim light; SYN. rod cell, retinal rod.
A type of light-sensitive cell in the retina of most vertebrates. Rods are highly sensitive and provide only black and white vision. They are used when lighting conditions are poor and are the only type of visual cell found in animals active at night. + prikaži više

ETYM Cf. od. swick a scourage, a whip. Related to Swink, Swing.
(Irregular plural: switches).
1. The act of changing one thing or position for another; SYN. switching, shift.
2. A tress of false hair used by women to give shape to a coiffure.
3. A flexible implement, usually a small stick, used for punishment.