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Rod's joint (7)

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I believe the answer is:

ferrule

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This could be a double definition.

'rod's' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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'joint' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for ferrule that I've seen before include "Metal cap on end of stick" , "Protective metal cap" , "Cap for protecting the tip of a walking-stick" , "Metal band on umbrella" , "Metal band on the tip of a stick" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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