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Definition of Black rod

Black rod
Rod Rod, n. [The same word as rood. See Rood.] 1. A straight and slender stick; a wand; hence, any slender bar, as of wood or metal (applied to various purposes). Specifically: (a) An instrument of punishment or correction; figuratively, chastisement. He that spareth his rod hateth his son. --Prov. xiii. 24. (b) A kind of sceptor, or badge of office; hence, figuratively, power; authority; tyranny; oppression. ``The rod, and bird of peace.' --Shak. (c) A support for a fishing line; a fish pole. --Gay. (d) (Mach. & Structure) A member used in tension, as for sustaining a suspended weight, or in tension and compression, as for transmitting reciprocating motion, etc.; a connecting bar. (e) An instrument for measuring. 2. A measure of length containing sixteen and a half feet; -- called also perch, and pole. Black rod. See in the Vocabulary. Rods and cones (Anat.), the elongated cells or elements of the sensory layer of the retina, some of which are cylindrical, others somewhat conical.

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- of the Black Rod is an official in the parliaments of several countries of the Commonwealth of Nations. The title is often shortened to Black Rod, and in...
- as Black Rod, the first female Black Rod in the 650-year history of the role. The role is currently formally styled "The Lady Usher of the Black Rod";...
- Rod Black (born September 28, 1962) is a Canadian sports announcer best known for his work with CTV Sports and TSN from 1990 to 2021. He is now a host...
- Usher of the Black Rod (French: ****ssier du bâton noir), formerly known as Gentlemen Usher of the Black Rod also often shortened to Black Rod is the most...
- closer to the framework of the Commons.[citation needed] The usher of the black rod of the Senate of Canada is the most senior protocol position in Parliament...
- the speaker of the Senate commands the usher of the Black Rod (usually called simply black rod) to summon the members of the House of Commons to the...
- spree in the Parliament Building on 8 May 1984. Later he was Usher of the Black Rod for the Parliament of Canada. Jalbert served in World War II and the Korean...
- Sir Anthony Knyvett (c. 1486 – 1549) held the office of Black Rod in the English parliament from 1536 to 1543. He was described as a gentleman usher of...
- staff of office to signal the official known as Black Rod to summon the House of Commons. Black Rod turns and, under the escort of the Door-keeper of...
- office to signal to Black Rod, who is charged with summoning the House of Commons and has been waiting in the Commons lobby. Black Rod turns and, under the...