rodding

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of rod

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)The process of reinforcing concrete with metal rods.
2. (countable, uncountable)The insertion of a metal rod or nail into the cavity of a bone, to treat deformity or fracture.
3. (countable, uncountable)A system of rods etc. used for movement.

   “Anything that reverses the direction of movement in a length of point rodding will act as a compensator over an equal length on each side of it; […].”