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rood

noun

/ruːd/

Meaning

a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church

The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.

cross, crucifix, symbol, emblem

idol, void

wooden rood, carved rood, rood screen, rood cross

A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials

A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.

Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.

A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.