rod vs slang

rod and slang both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
rod	Yes	No	No	No
slang	Yes	No	Yes	No

rod (noun)	slang (noun)
any rod-shaped bacterium	a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
a long thin implement made of metal or wood	informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar
a gangster's pistol
a visual receptor cell that is sensitive to dim light
a linear measure of 16.5 feet
a square rod of land