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1rode

Definition of RODE

past and chiefly dialect past participle of ride
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2rode

noun \ˈrōd\

Definition of RODE

:  a line (as of rope or chain) used to attach an anchor to a boat

Origin of RODE

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1679

Rhymes with RODE

bode, bowed, code, goad, load, lode, mode, node, ode, road, toad, toed, woad
RODE Defined for Kids

rode

Definition of RODE for Kids

past of ride

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10 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. rode
  2. ride
  3. rode goose
  4. tide-rode
  5. wind-rode
  6. free ride
  7. ride down
  8. ride off
  9. ride out
  10. ride up
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