rodman

[ rod-muhn ]

noun

, plural rod·men.

1. a person who works with rods, as in making reinforced concrete.
2. a person who carries the leveling rod in surveying.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rodman¹

First recorded in 1850–55; rod + -man

Example Sentences

Dennis Rodman reportedly brought thousands of dollars in luxury gifts to Kim Jong Un for his birthday.

From The Daily Beast

Rodman may have been a great rebounder, but he never led the league in assists.

From The Daily Beast

The problem is that “this dude” does more than “one thing”—unless Rodman is referring to despotism generally, which I doubt.

From The Daily Beast

On this trip, Rodman put his heart on his sleeve—and his foot in his mouth—and said he “loves” Kim.

From The Daily Beast

Hope against hope, this week I had planned to do what the rest of the world seemingly could not: Ignore Dennis Rodman.

From The Daily Beast

General Thomas J. Rodman was the first appointed to the command and held the position until his death.

From Project Gutenberg

Rodman Gilder picked Jean up, unconscious; she was taken to the doctor, per the car.

From Project Gutenberg

Jim had another guest, a man who was introduced as Rodman, and whom Tad Butler decided was a very keen, resourceful man.

From Project Gutenberg

Now he was drawing double the wage as rodman, and, of all the gang, stood second to none in McIvor's regard.

From Project Gutenberg

In the city of —— there lived one Rodman Raikes, unpopularly known as the “Fist.”

From Project Gutenberg

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