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.
Welding is a way of heating pieces of metal using electricity or a flame so that they melt and stick together. There are many kinds of welding, including arc welding, resistance welding, and gas welding. The most common type is arc welding.