The red-tailed hawk is a bird of prey. It is the most commonly seen hawk in California and is the largest of hawks. It gets its name from its broad, rounded tail which is russet red in color, the rest of the body is covered with dark brown feathers and it has a wing span of approximately five feet.
Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  welding rod. A type of rod and product created and designed in various colors, metal, shapes, sizes and styles used to weld. 2  welding rod. A type of rod and product created and designed in various colors, metal, shapes, sizes and styles used to weld.
Posted â 2-17-2011. Stick welding (SMAW =shielded metal arc welding) electrodes (sticks/rods) are designed for use with specific current types, either AC, DC and some rods can be used with either. Most rods have limitations and have been designed for use in some or all positions and with certain types or groups of metals.