sounding rod

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Noun

sounding rod (plural sounding rods)

  1. A rod or piece of iron let down in a groove by a pump, used to ascertain the depth of water in a ship's hold.
    Synonym: sounding lead
  2. A probe used in urethral sounding.
  3. A sex toy consisting of a metal or plastic rod, generally with a ball at the end, which is inserted into the urethra.
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