rodding
/ˈrɑdɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of rod; to clear a blockage using a rod, or to reinforce with rods.
- He is rodding the drain to remove the hair and soap buildup.
- She spent the afternoon rodding the pipes in the old house.
- The workers are rodding the concrete walls with steel bars.
noun
- The act of using a long, thin tool (a rod) to clear a blockage, especially in a drain or pipe.
- He rented a machine for rodding the main drain in the basement.
- Rodding is often the first step in unblocking a sewer line.
- The plumber did some rodding to clear the clogged kitchen sink.
- The process of reinforcing concrete with steel rods (rebar).
- Rodding the concrete slab ensures it can support heavy loads.
- The construction crew finished rodding the foundation before pouring the cement.
- Proper rodding is essential for the strength of the building's structure.