sounding rod

"Sounding rods" serve different purposes in nautical, medical, and sexual contexts, ranging from measuring water depth to urethral exploration.

Definition

B2Nautical

(technical)A metal rod used to measure the depth of water in a ship's hold or under the keel.

Example

  • The crew used a sounding rod to check the water level in the ship's hold.

C1Medical

(technical)A medical tool used in urology to explore or dilate the urethra.

Example

  • The urologist carefully inserted the sounding rod for the procedure.

C1Sexual

(informal)A sex toy designed to stimulate the urethra, typically made of metal or plastic.

Example

  • They discussed the use of sounding rods in their intimate activities.

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