Okay kiddo, so you know what a regular rod looks like, right? It's just a long straight stick.
Well, a threaded rod is kind of like a rod, but it has little ridges all over it that look like spirals. Those ridges are called threads.
These threads are really important because they allow you to attach things to the rod by twisting them on, like a nut or a bolt. This makes it really useful for a lot of things like holding things together, putting up shelves, or even making a robot!
The threads also make it easy to adjust the position of the thing attached to the rod. You can twist it up or down by turning the nut or bolt, allowing you to make things just the right height or angle.
So, next time you see a long, twisty rod, remember that it's called a threaded rod, and it's used to attach things and adjust their position!